How severe is CVE-2022-28173?

CVE-2022-28173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28173?

CVE-2022-28173 primarily affects Hikvision Ds-3wf0ac-2nt Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28173?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-28173 published?

CVE-2022-28173 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28173

CVE-2022-28173 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hikvision Ds-3wf0ac-2nt Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Hikvision Ds-3wf0ac-2nt Firmware
Published: 2022-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web server of some Hikvision wireless bridge products have an access control vulnerability which can be used to obtain the admin permission. The attacker can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted messages to the affected devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28173?: The web server of some Hikvision wireless bridge products have an access control vulnerability which can be used to obtain the admin permission. The attacker can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted messages to the affected devices.
How severe is CVE-2022-28173?: CVE-2022-28173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28173?: CVE-2022-28173 primarily affects Hikvision Ds-3wf0ac-2nt Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-28173 published?: CVE-2022-28173 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/access-control-vulnerability-in-some-hikvision-wireless-bridge-products/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hikvision:ds-3wf0ac-2nt_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hikvision:ds-3wf01c-2n\/o_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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