CVE-2021-33044
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.87%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33044 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The identity authentication bypass vulnerability found in some Dahua products during the login process. Attackers can bypass device identity authentication by constructing malicious data packets.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The identity authentication bypass vulnerability found in some Dahua products during the login process. Attackers can bypass device identity authentication by constructing malicious data packets.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dahuasecurity | Ipc-Hum7xxx Firmware | < 2.820.0000000.5.r.210705 |
| Dahuasecurity | Ipc-Hx3xxx Firmware | < 2.800.0000000.29.r.210630 |
| Dahuasecurity | Ipc-Hx5xxx Firmware | < 2.820.0000000.18.r.210705 |
| Dahuasecurity | Sd1a1 Firmware | < 2.812.0000007.0.r.210706 |
| Dahuasecurity | Sd22 Firmware | < 2.812.0000007.0.r.210706 |
| Dahuasecurity | Sd49 Firmware | < 2.812.0000007.0.r.210706 |
| Dahuasecurity | Sd50 Firmware | < 2.812.0000007.0.r.210706 |
| Dahuasecurity | Sd52c Firmware | < 2.812.0000007.0.r.210706 |
| Dahuasecurity | Sd6al Firmware | < 2.812.0000007.0.r.210706 |
| Dahuasecurity | Tpc-Bf1241 Firmware | < 2.630.0000000.6.r.210707 |
| Dahuasecurity | Tpc-Bf2221 Firmware | < 2.630.0000000.10.r.210707 |
| Dahuasecurity | Tpc-Bf5x01 Firmware | < 2.630.0000000.12.r.210707 |
| Dahuasecurity | Tpc-Pt8x21b Firmware | < 2.630.0000000.10.r.210701 |
| Dahuasecurity | Tpc-Sd2221 Firmware | <= 2.630.0000000.7.r.210707 |
| Dahuasecurity | Tpc-Sd8x21 Firmware | < 2.630.0000000.9.r.210706 |
| Dahuasecurity | Vto-65xxx Firmware | < 4.300.0000004.0.r.210715 |
| Dahuasecurity | Vto-75x95x Firmware | < 4.300.0000003.0.r.210714 |
| Dahuasecurity | Vth-542xh Firmware | < 4.500.0000002.0.r.210715 |
| Dahuasecurity | Tpc-Bf5x21 Firmware | < 2.630.0000000.8.r.210630 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164423/Dahua-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164423/Dahua-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-33044US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33044?
The identity authentication bypass vulnerability found in some Dahua products during the login process. Attackers can bypass device identity authentication by constructing malicious data packets.
How severe is CVE-2021-33044?
CVE-2021-33044 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33044?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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