CVE-2017-7925

2025-01-18

98.159.226.72

belarus 

Dahua Technology 

Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW23A0RN-ZS, DH-IPC-HDBW13A0SN, DH-IPC-HDW1XXX, DH-IPC-HDW2XXX, DH-IPC-HDW4XXX, DH-IPC-HFW1XXX, DH-IPC-HFW2XXX, DH-IPC-HFW4XXX, DH-SD6CXX, DH-NVR1XXX, DH-HCVR4XXX, DH-HCVR5XXX, DHI-HCVR51A04HE-S3, DHI-HCVR51A08HE-S3, and DHI-HCVR58A32S-S2 devices 

GET /current_config/passwd HTTP/1.0
User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.3; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/37.0.2049.0 Safari/537.36
Host: █████████████
X-Forwarded-For: █████████████
Accept-Encoding: gzip, deflate, br
Accept: */*
Connection: close

CVE-2017-7925 is a severe security vulnerability affecting multiple Dahua Technology devices, such as Digital Video Recorders and IP Cameras. The core issue lies in the storage of passwords within configuration files, which can be exploited by malicious users to assume the identity of privileged users. This vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and systems, posing a significant risk of data breaches and unauthorized control over affected devices. The vulnerability is classified as critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating the high potential for exploitation and the severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the systems. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely, making it a significant threat to organizations using these devices. The vulnerability has been identified in a wide range of Dahua products, including models DH-IPC-HDBW23A0RN-ZS, DH-IPC-HDBW13A0SN, DH-IPC-HDW1XXX, DH-IPC-HDW2XXX, DH-IPC-HDW4XXX, DH-IPC-HFW1XXX, DH-IPC-HFW2XXX, DH-IPC-HFW4XXX, DH-SD6CXX, DH-NVR1XXX, DH-HCVR4XXX, DH-HCVR5XXX, DHI-HCVR51A04HE-S3, DHI-HCVR51A08HE-S3, and DHI-HCVR58A32S-S2. The presence of passwords in configuration files is a critical oversight that can lead to session hijacking, unauthorized access, and potential data breaches. Organizations using these devices are advised to take immediate action to mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability.

To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2017-7925, organizations should immediately update their Dahua devices to the latest firmware version provided by the vendor, which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, it is crucial to implement strong password policies and ensure that configuration files do not store sensitive information in plaintext. Regularly audit and monitor device configurations for any unauthorized changes or suspicious activities. Employ network segmentation to limit access to Dahua devices and use intrusion detection systems to identify potential exploitation attempts. Consider disabling unnecessary services and ports on the devices to reduce the attack surface. Finally, educate staff about the importance of cybersecurity practices and the risks associated with configuration file vulnerabilities.