How severe is CVE-2022-28172?

CVE-2022-28172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28172?

CVE-2022-28172 primarily affects Hikvision Ds-a71024 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28172?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-28172 published?

CVE-2022-28172 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28172

CVE-2022-28172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hikvision Ds-a71024 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hikvision Ds-a71024 Firmware
Published: 2022-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web module in some Hikvision Hybrid SAN/Cluster Storage products have the following security vulnerability. Due to the insufficient input validation, attacker can exploit the vulnerability to XSS attack by sending messages with malicious commands to the affected device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28172?: The web module in some Hikvision Hybrid SAN/Cluster Storage products have the following security vulnerability. Due to the insufficient input validation, attacker can exploit the vulnerability to XSS attack by sending messages with malicious commands to the affected device.
How severe is CVE-2022-28172?: CVE-2022-28172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28172?: CVE-2022-28172 primarily affects Hikvision Ds-a71024 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28172 published?: CVE-2022-28172 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

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