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CVE-2022-28171

CWE-78Published: June 27, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web module in some Hikvision Hybrid SAN/Cluster Storage products have the following security vulnerability. Due to the insufficient input validation, attacker can exploit the vulnerability to execute restricted commands by sending messages with malicious commands to the affected device.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-28171 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2022-28171. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

hikvision22 product(s)

ds-a71024 firmwareds-a71024ds-a71048 firmwareds-a71048ds-a71072r firmwareds-a71072rds-a80624s firmwareds-a80624sds-a81016s firmwareds-a81016sds-a72024 firmwareds-a72024+10

Source: NVD CPE · 22 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170818/Hikvision-Remote-Code-Execution-XSS-SQL-Injection.html

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173653/Hikvision-Hybrid-SAN-Ds-a71024-SQL-Injection.html

ADVISORYhttps://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerability-in-some-hikvision-hybrid-san-products/

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170818/Hikvision-Remote-Code-Execution-XSS-SQL-Injection.html

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173653/Hikvision-Hybrid-SAN-Ds-a71024-SQL-Injection.html

ADVISORYhttps://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerability-in-some-hikvision-hybrid-san-products/

All References (6)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170818/Hikvision-Remote-Code-Execution-XSS-SQL-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173653/Hikvision-Hybrid-SAN-Ds-a71024-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerability-in-some-hikvision-hybrid-san-products/Vendor Advisory

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170818/Hikvision-Remote-Code-Execution-XSS-SQL-Injection.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173653/Hikvision-Hybrid-SAN-Ds-a71024-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerability-in-some-hikvision-hybrid-san-products/Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-28171

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-78

CISA KEVNo

ExploitPOC

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedJun 27, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-78)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2022-28171 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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