How severe is CVE-2022-48296?

CVE-2022-48296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-48296 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-2022-48296?

CVE-2022-48296 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48296?

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

When was CVE-2022-48296 published?

CVE-2022-48296 was published on 2023-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48296

CVE-2022-48296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2023-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SystemUI has a vulnerability in permission management. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause users to receive broadcasts from malicious apps, conveying false alarm information about external storage devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48296?: The SystemUI has a vulnerability in permission management. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause users to receive broadcasts from malicious apps, conveying false alarm information about external storage devices.
How severe is CVE-2022-48296?: CVE-2022-48296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-48296 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-2022-48296?: CVE-2022-48296 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-48296 published?: CVE-2022-48296 was published on 2023-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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