CVE-2022-45427

CVE-2022-45427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dahuasecurity Dss Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-434
• Affected product: Dahuasecurity Dss Express
• Published: 2022-12-27
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of unrestricted upload of file. After obtaining the permissions of administrators, by sending a specific crafted packet to the vulnerable interface, an attacker can upload arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45427?

Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of unrestricted upload of file. After obtaining the permissions of administrators, by sending a specific crafted packet to the vulnerable interface, an attacker can upload arbitrary files.

How severe is CVE-2022-45427?

CVE-2022-45427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45427?

CVE-2022-45427 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-2022-45427?

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-2022-45427 published?

CVE-2022-45427 was published on 2022-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/cybersecurity/details/1137

Affected products (22)

• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_express:7.002.1760000.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_express:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_express:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_express:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_express:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_professional:7.002.1760000.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_professional:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_professional:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_professional:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:dahuasecurity:dss_professional:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss7016d-s2_firmware:1.001.0000001.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss7016d-s2_firmware:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss7016d-s2_firmware:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss7016d-s2_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss7016dr-s2_firmware:1.001.0000001.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss7016dr-s2_firmware:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss7016dr-s2_firmware:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss7016dr-s2_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss4004-s2_firmware:1.001.0000001.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss4004-s2_firmware:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss4004-s2_firmware:8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:dahuasecurity:dhi-dss4004-s2_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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