CVE-2022-38700
CVE-2022-38700 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openharmony with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Openharmony
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
OpenHarmony-v3.1.1 and prior versions have a permission bypass vulnerability. LAN attackers can bypass permission control and get control of camera service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38700?
- OpenHarmony-v3.1.1 and prior versions have a permission bypass vulnerability. LAN attackers can bypass permission control and get control of camera service.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38700?
- CVE-2022-38700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38700 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38700?
- CVE-2022-38700 affects Openharmony. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38700?
- 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-2022-38700 published?
- CVE-2022-38700 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openharmony:openharmony:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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