CVE-2022-45431

CVE-2022-45431 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-284.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-284
• Affected product: Dahuasecurity Dss Express
• Published: 2022-12-27
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of unauthenticated restart of remote DSS Server. After bypassing the firewall access control policy, by sending a specific crafted packet to the vulnerable interface, an attacker could unauthenticated restart of remote DSS Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45431?

Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of unauthenticated restart of remote DSS Server. After bypassing the firewall access control policy, by sending a specific crafted packet to the vulnerable interface, an attacker could unauthenticated restart of remote DSS Server.

How severe is CVE-2022-45431?

CVE-2022-45431 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45431?

CVE-2022-45431 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-2022-45431?

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-2022-45431 published?

CVE-2022-45431 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: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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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