Is CVE-2022-41580 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-41580 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-41580 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-41580 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41580?

CVE-2022-41580 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-41580

CWE-125Published: October 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The HW_KEYMASTER module has a vulnerability of not verifying the data read.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause malicious construction of data, which results in out-of-bounds access.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A failure to verify data in the HW_KEYMASTER module results in out-of-bounds access, which can be exploited for arbitrary code execution. This critical vulnerability poses a significant threat to device security.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates provided by Huawei for EMUI and HarmonyOS. Monitor for official firmware releases addressing this module.

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-2022-41580 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.