Is CVE-2017-6432 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-6432 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-6432 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-6432 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6432?

CVE-2017-6432 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-6432

CWE-319Published: March 9, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered on Dahua DHI-HCVR7216A-S3 3.210.0001.10 build 2016-06-06 devices. The Dahua DVR Protocol, which operates on TCP Port 37777, is an unencrypted, binary protocol. Performing a Man-in-the-Middle attack allows both sniffing and injections of packets, which allows creation of fully privileged new users, in addition to capture of sensitive information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-6432 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.