How severe is CVE-2022-41579?

CVE-2022-41579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-41579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41579?

CVE-2022-41579 affects Huawei Hota-fara-b19 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41579?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-41579 published?

CVE-2022-41579 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41579

CVE-2022-41579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Hota-fara-b19 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Huawei Hota-fara-b19 Firmware
Published: 2022-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an insufficient authentication vulnerability in some Huawei band products. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to spoof then connect to the band.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41579?: There is an insufficient authentication vulnerability in some Huawei band products. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to spoof then connect to the band.
How severe is CVE-2022-41579?: CVE-2022-41579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-41579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41579?: CVE-2022-41579 affects Huawei Hota-fara-b19 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-41579 published?: CVE-2022-41579 was published on 2022-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20221130-01-c7f72ffb-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:hota-fara-b19_firmware:11.1.2.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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