Is CVE-2022-38999 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38999 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38999 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38999 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38999?

CVE-2022-38999 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38999

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The AOD module has the improper update of reference count vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the AOD module stems from an improper reference count update, which can compromise data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 9.8 and is remotely exploitable.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the relevant firmware updates for Huawei EMUI 12.0.0 and HarmonyOS 2.0.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38999 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.