Is CVE-2022-48605 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-48605 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-48605 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-48605 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-48605?

CVE-2022-48605 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-48605

CWE-20Published: September 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Input verification vulnerability in the fingerprint module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Huawei EMUI and HarmonyOS are vulnerable to an input verification flaw within the fingerprint module. This critical issue can impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, earning a 9.8 CVSS score.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches provided by Huawei for EMUI and HarmonyOS.

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-2022-48605 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.