How severe is CVE-2022-48488?

CVE-2022-48488 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-2022-48488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48488?

CVE-2022-48488 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48488?

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

When was CVE-2022-48488 published?

CVE-2022-48488 was published on 2023-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48488

CVE-2022-48488 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2023-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability of bypassing the default desktop security controls.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unauthorized modifications to the desktop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48488?: Vulnerability of bypassing the default desktop security controls.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unauthorized modifications to the desktop.
How severe is CVE-2022-48488?: CVE-2022-48488 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-2022-48488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48488?: CVE-2022-48488 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-48488 published?: CVE-2022-48488 was published on 2023-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/6/

Affected products (4)

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:emui:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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