CVE-2017-6341
CWE-319Published: February 27, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Dahua DHI-HCVR7216A-S3 devices with NVR Firmware 3.210.0001.10 2016-06-06, Camera Firmware 2.400.0000.28.R 2016-03-29, and SmartPSS Software 1.16.1 2017-01-19 send cleartext passwords in response to requests from the Web Page, Mobile Application, and Desktop Application interfaces, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-6117.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-6341 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.9.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-6341 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts