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CVE-2017-7923

No exploitation reported by the sources we read.

Published2017-05-06
WeaknessCWE-200 · CWE-260

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Description

A Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Hikvision DS-2CD2xx2F-I Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 build 160530, DS-2CD2xx0F-I Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160401, DS-2CD2xx2FWD Series V5.3.1 build 150410 to V5.4.4 Build 161125, DS-2CD4x2xFWD Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160414, DS-2CD4xx5 Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160421, DS-2DFx Series V5.2.0 build 140805 to V5.4.5 Build 160928, and DS-2CD63xx Series V5.0.9 build 140305 to V5.3.5 Build 160106 devices. The password in configuration file vulnerability could allow a malicious user to escalate privileges or assume the identity of another user and access sensitive information.

Timeline

dates in UTC

2017-05-0600:29CVE publishedNVD

Observed activity

isMalicious corpus · updated 2026-10-23 18:48 UTC

Indicators tagged with this CVE, per day0 indicators over 7 days

Block these indicators

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Versions per branch

NVD

Hikvision ds-2cd2032-i firmwareversion to verify

Branch	Affected	Fixed in	Source
—	all versions	no fix published	NVD

Hikvision ds-2cd2112-i firmwareversion to verify

Branch	Affected	Fixed in	Source
—	all versions	no fix published	NVD

Hikvision ds-2cd2132-i firmwareversion to verify

Branch	Affected	Fixed in	Source
—	all versions	no fix published	NVD

55 more products in the sources.

as publishedRanges as NVD and OSV publish them; a distribution’s build can be fixed under an older number.

Distribution builds and vendor advisories

Packages from OSV.dev and products from the vendors' CSAF advisories.

version not verifiedVersions not verified: read as OSV.dev and the vendors publish them, not checked against each vendor's release list.

Vendor advisories

ICSA-17-124-01 CISA7 known affected
Hikvision Cameras
DS-2CD2xx2FWD Series: V5.3.1 build 150410 to V5.4.4 Build 161125 · DS- 2CD4x2xFWD Series: V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160414 · DS-2CD4xx5 Series: V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160421 · +4 more

Full record on NVD

Fix

Vendor fix CISA ICSA-17-124-01 · 7 productsDS-2CD2xx2F-I Series: V5.4.5 build 170123 and later
Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-17-124-01 · 7 productsHikvision has released updates to mitigate the improper authentication vulnerability in cameras sold through authorized distributers. Hikvision has not mitigated the password in configuration file vulnerability.
Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-17-124-01 · 7 productsHowever, Hikvision is aware of so-called “grey market” cameras which are sold via unauthorized channels. These cameras often use unauthorized firmware created by sources outside of Hikvision. In the case of these “grey market” devices, updating the firmware may result in converting the camera's int…
Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-17-124-01 · 7 productsIn the Hikvision Unauthorized Distributors Notice, Hikvision encourages users to use devices sold by authorized distributers rather than so-called “grey market” devices
Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-17-124-01 · 7 productsDS-2CD2xx0F-I Series: V5.4.5 Build 170123 and later
Mitigation from the vendor CISA ICSA-17-124-01 · 7 productsDS-2CD2xx2FWD Series: V5.4.5 Build 170124 and later

Advisories and patches

www.hikvision.comPatch · Vendor Advisory

Detection

Nuclei template: none so far
Exploit-DB: no entry
Proof-of-concept repositories: none listed

Sources

NVDCVSS 3.08.8read 2026-10-23
NVDCVSS 2.04read 2026-10-23
CNAweakness (CWE)CWE-260read 2026-10-23
NVDweakness (CWE)CWE-200read 2026-10-23
FIRST EPSSEPSS score2.3 %2026-10-22

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: 2017-05-06
Last Modified: 2026-06-17
NVD status: Modified

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7923?

Is CVE-2017-7923 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2017-7923 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.3% on 2026-10-22, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-7923?

CVE-2017-7923 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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