How severe is CVE-2022-48478?

CVE-2022-48478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-48478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48478?

CVE-2022-48478 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48478?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-48478 published?

CVE-2022-48478 was published on 2023-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48478

CVE-2022-48478 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Huawei Harmonyos
Published: 2023-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The facial recognition TA of some products lacks memory length verification. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause exceptions of the facial recognition service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48478?: The facial recognition TA of some products lacks memory length verification. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause exceptions of the facial recognition service.
How severe is CVE-2022-48478?: CVE-2022-48478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-48478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48478?: CVE-2022-48478 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48478?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-48478 published?: CVE-2022-48478 was published on 2023-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202305-0000001532778780

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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