CVE-2021-22454

Name: CVE-2021-22454
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-28T13:15:08.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22454 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A component of the HarmonyOS has a External Control of System or Configuration Setting vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause core dump.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A component of the HarmonyOS has a External Control of System or Configuration Setting vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause core dump.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.14%

4.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Harmonyos	2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22454?

A component of the HarmonyOS has a External Control of System or Configuration Setting vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause core dump.

How severe is CVE-2021-22454?

CVE-2021-22454 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22454?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-22454?

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Source: NVD / NIST