How severe is CVE-2021-22447?

CVE-2021-22447 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-2021-22447 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-2021-22447?

CVE-2021-22447 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22447?

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-2021-22447 published?

CVE-2021-22447 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22447

CVE-2021-22447 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2021-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the system to reset.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22447?: There is an Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the system to reset.
How severe is CVE-2021-22447?: CVE-2021-22447 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-2021-22447 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-2021-22447?: CVE-2021-22447 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22447?: 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-2021-22447 published?: CVE-2021-22447 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/6/

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:10.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:magic_ui:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:magic_ui:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:magic_ui:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:magic_ui:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:magic_ui:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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