Is CVE-2017-6343 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-6343 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-6343 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-6343 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6343?

CVE-2017-6343 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-6343

CWE-287Published: February 27, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web interface on 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 allows remote attackers to obtain login access by leveraging knowledge of the MD5 Admin Hash without knowledge of the corresponding password, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-6117.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-6343 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.