Case study

Dahua IP cameras: mapping the device JSON-RPC API

The Dahua IP camera and NVR investigation maps device JSON-RPC endpoints, request structure and two-step authentication from internal JavaScript. Module references cover control, configuration, media, events and maintenance methods, with a Python script for login and method discovery.

Targets: Firmware · Protocol
Category: Independent reconstruction cases
Relationship: Independent reconstruction project
Sources reviewed: 2026-11-08
Evidence class: C2 code & docs, no demo or download

Stars: 14
Last commit: 2026-05-04
Language: Python
License (GitHub): MIT

GitHub data as of 2026-11-10

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Evidence

Observed: Code and documentation observed; no download method or demo found.
Checked: 2026-11-08

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Requirements & limits

Prerequisites: Live queries require access to a Dahua camera or NVR and its login credentials.
Scope: Method availability depends on device firmware and abilities.
License: MIT License.

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BibTeX

@misc{dahua-rpc-api-case,
  title = {{Dahua IP cameras: mapping the device JSON-RPC API}},
  howpublished = {\url{https://github.com/H3xano/dahua-rpc-api}},
  url = {https://github.com/H3xano/dahua-rpc-api},
  urldate = {2026-11-08},
  note = {Awesome REA entry: \url{https://awesomerea.org/resources/dahua-rpc-api-case/}}
}

Plain text

Dahua IP cameras: mapping the device JSON-RPC API. https://github.com/H3xano/dahua-rpc-api (accessed 2026-11-08). Awesome REA entry: https://awesomerea.org/resources/dahua-rpc-api-case/

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Primary sources

README.md GitHub · H3xano/dahua-rpc-api · Revision 7e521b2
modules/00-core-endpoints.md GitHub · H3xano/dahua-rpc-api · Revision 7e521b2