Is CVE-2021-33044 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-33044 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-33044 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-33044 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-33044?

CVE-2021-33044 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2021-33044

Published: August 21, 2024

EPSS:94.27%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Dahua IP cameras and related products contain an authentication bypass vulnerability when the NetKeyboard type argument is specified by the client during authentication.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Dahua IP Camera Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Dahua IP cameras and related products contain an authentication bypass vulnerability when the NetKeyboard type argument is specified by the client during authentication.

Added to KEV: 2024-08-21Federal patch deadline: 2024-09-11

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This authentication bypass vulnerability affects Dahua IP cameras and related products, occurring when the NetKeyboard type argument is specified during client authentication. The high EPSS score of 0.94269 and its presence in the KEV catalog indicate a very high likelihood of exploitation and critical urgency.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is confirmed to be exploited by CISA, indicating a severe and immediate threat. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply available firmware updates for Dahua IP cameras and related products to address this authentication bypass. Implement strong network segmentation and restrict access to camera interfaces.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-33044 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-33044 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.