How severe is CVE-2021-40022?

CVE-2021-40022 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-40022 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-2021-40022?

CVE-2021-40022 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40022?

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-2021-40022 published?

CVE-2021-40022 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-40022

CVE-2021-40022 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Huawei Harmonyos
Published: 2022-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The weaver module has a vulnerability in parameter type verification,Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40022?: The weaver module has a vulnerability in parameter type verification,Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2021-40022?: CVE-2021-40022 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-40022 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-2021-40022?: CVE-2021-40022 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40022?: 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-2021-40022 published?: CVE-2021-40022 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202201-0000001238736331

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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