CVE-2017-7921 — Hikvision Multiple Products: Hikvision Multiple Products Improper Authentication Vulnerability
CVE-2017-7921 — Multiple Hikvision products contain an improper authentication vulnerability that could allow a malicious user to escalate privileges on the system and gain access to sensitive information.
What This Means For You
- CISA has confirmed active exploitation — immediate patching required.
- Added to CISA KEV catalog — federal agencies must remediate by 2026-03-26.
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-7921 | Auth Bypass | Hikvision Multiple Products, Improper Authentication Vulnerability, Privilege Escalation, Information Disclosure |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | CISA |
| Channel | CISA KEV |
| Channel ID | cisa-kev |
| Message ID | 20177921 |
| Published | March 05, 2026 at 14:00 UTC |
| Original Link | https://www.hikvision.com/us-en/support/document-center/s... |
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