CVE-2022-48491

Name: CVE-2022-48491
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-19T17:15:11.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-48491 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability of missing authentication on certain HUAWEI phones.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to ads and other windows to display at any time.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability of missing authentication on certain HUAWEI phones.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to ads and other windows to display at any time.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Emui	11.0.1
Huawei	Emui	12.0.0
Huawei	Emui	12.0.1
Huawei	Emui	13.0.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48491?

Vulnerability of missing authentication on certain HUAWEI phones.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to ads and other windows to display at any time.

How severe is CVE-2022-48491?

CVE-2022-48491 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48491?

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-2022-48491?

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Source: NVD / NIST