How severe is CVE-2017-7253?

CVE-2017-7253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7253?

CVE-2017-7253 affects Dahuasecurity Ip Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7253?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-7253 published?

CVE-2017-7253 was published on 2017-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7253

CVE-2017-7253 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dahuasecurity Ip Camera Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-922.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Dahuasecurity Ip Camera Firmware
Published: 2017-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dahua IP Camera devices 3.200.0001.6 can be exploited via these steps: 1. Use the default low-privilege credentials to list all users via a request to a certain URI. 2. Login to the IP camera with admin credentials so as to obtain full control of the target IP camera. During exploitation, the first JSON object encountered has a "Component error: login challenge!" message. The second JSON object encountered has a result indicating a successful admin login.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7253?: Dahua IP Camera devices 3.200.0001.6 can be exploited via these steps: 1. Use the default low-privilege credentials to list all users via a request to a certain URI. 2. Login to the IP camera with admin credentials so as to obtain full control of the target IP camera. During exploitation, the first JSON object encountered has a "Component error: login challenge!" message. The second JSON object encountered has a result indicating a successful admin login.
How severe is CVE-2017-7253?: CVE-2017-7253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7253?: CVE-2017-7253 affects Dahuasecurity Ip Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7253 published?: CVE-2017-7253 was published on 2017-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:ip_camera_firmware:3.200.0001.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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