Identity Authentication Bypass in Dahua Products
CVE-2021-33044
Key Information:
- Vendor
Dahuasecurity
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 15 September 2021
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What is CVE-2021-33044?
A vulnerability affecting various Dahua security devices allows attackers to bypass the authentication mechanism during the login process. By crafting malicious data packets, attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive device functionalities, potentially compromising the security and integrity of surveillance systems. Users of Dahua products should take immediate measures to update their devices and bolster their security protocols to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.
CISA has reported CVE-2021-33044
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2021-33044 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Affected Version(s)
Some Dahua IP Camera, Video Intercom, PTZ Dome Camera, Thermal Camera devices Dahua IP Camera devices IPC-HX3XXX, IPC-HX5XXX, and IPC-HUM7XXX, Video Intercom devices VTO75X95X, VTO65XXX, and VTH542XH, PTZ Dome Camera SD1A1, SD22, SD49, SD50, SD52C, and SD6AL, Thermal TPC-BF1241, TPC-BF2221, TPC-SD2221, TPC-BF5XXX, TPC-SD8X21, and TPC-PT8X21B devices Buildtime before June, 2021.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
