CVE-2022-45423

CVE-2022-45423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dahuasecurity Dss Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Description

Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of unauthenticated request of MQTT credentials. An attacker can obtain encrypted MQTT credentials by sending a specific crafted packet to the vulnerable interface (the credentials cannot be directly exploited).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45423?
Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of unauthenticated request of MQTT credentials. An attacker can obtain encrypted MQTT credentials by sending a specific crafted packet to the vulnerable interface (the credentials cannot be directly exploited).
How severe is CVE-2022-45423?
CVE-2022-45423 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45423 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45423?
CVE-2022-45423 primarily affects Dahuasecurity Dss Express. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45423?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-45423 published?
CVE-2022-45423 was published on 2022-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (22)

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