What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45425?

CVE-2022-45425 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-45425?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-45425. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Dss Express CVE-2022-45425

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2022-12-27 cybersecurity@dahuatech.com

Authentication Bypass Dahua Dss Express Dss Professional Dhi Dss7016D S2 Firmware Dhi Dss7016Dr S2 Firmware Dhi Dss4004 S2 Firmware Dahuasecurity

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-798 OWASP Top 10:2025 A07:2025 - Authentication Failures ASVS 5.0 V6 - Authentication Credential externalization MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Persistence, Credential Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could gain access using credentials embedded in source code by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of using of hard-coded cryptographic key. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability could allow attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of using of hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can obtain the AES crypto key by exploiting this vulnerability. Affected products include: Dahuasecurity Dss Express, Dahuasecurity Dss Professional, Dahuasecurity Dhi-Dss7016D-S2 Firmware, Dahuasecurity Dhi-Dss7016Dr-S2 Firmware, Dahuasecurity Dhi-Dss4004-S2 Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of using of hard-coded cryptographic key. An attacker can obtain the AES crypto key by exploiting this vulnerability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.5%

Top 59% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.5%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Yes

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +38

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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PATCH https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/cybersecurity/details/1137 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/216905

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