CVE-2021-33044
The identity authentication bypass vulnerability found in some Dahua products during the login process. Attackers can bypass device identity…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2024-08-21, remediation due 2024-09-11)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-287
- Published
- 2021-09-15
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
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.
Affected products
- dahuasecurity ipc-hum7xxx firmware
- dahuasecurity ipc-hx3xxx firmware
- dahuasecurity ipc-hx5xxx firmware
- dahuasecurity sd1a1 firmware
- dahuasecurity sd22 firmware
- dahuasecurity sd49 firmware
- dahuasecurity sd50 firmware
- dahuasecurity sd52c firmware
- dahuasecurity sd6al firmware
- dahuasecurity tpc-bf1241 firmware
- dahuasecurity tpc-bf2221 firmware
- dahuasecurity tpc-bf5x01 firmware
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2024-09-11.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164423/Dahua-Authentication-Bypass.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Oct/13
- https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/cybersecurity/details/957
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-33044
FAQ
Is CVE-2021-33044 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-33044 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2024-08-21, with a federal remediation deadline of 2024-09-11. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-33044?
CVE-2021-33044 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2021-33045 — Dahua IP Camera Firmware
- CVE-2023-49105 — ownCloud ownCloud
- CVE-2026-65400 — Apple macOS
- CVE-2026-16232 — Check Point SmartConsole
- CVE-2026-46817 — Oracle E-Business Suite
- CVE-2026-50751 — Check Point Security Gateway
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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