CVE-2021-33044 Dahua IP Camera Authentication Bypass

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass device identity authentication by constructing malicious data packets, allowing unauthorized access to Dahua IP cameras and related devices.

Exploited in the wild
Since 21 Aug 2024
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-33044?

CVE-2021-33044 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Some Dahua IP Camera, Video Intercom, PTZ Dome Camera, Thermal Camera devices, published on 15 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33044?

It affects 19 products.

Products include Dahuasecurity Ipc-Hum7xxx Firmware, Dahuasecurity Ipc-Hx3xxx Firmware, Dahuasecurity Ipc-Hx5xxx Firmware, Dahuasecurity Sd1a1 Firmware, Dahuasecurity Sd22 Firmware, Dahuasecurity Sd49 Firmware and 13 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33044?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33044 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 11 Sep 2024.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2021-33044 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2021-33044 in the wild since at least 21 Aug 2024.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 7 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h2j4-m7qg-8m4g.

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