CVE-2022-48518

Name: CVE-2022-48518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-06T13:15:10.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-48518 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability of signature verification in the iaware system being initialized later than the time when the system broadcasts are sent. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause malicious apps to start upon power-on by spoofing the package names of apps in the startup trustlist, which affects system performance.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability of signature verification in the iaware system being initialized later than the time when the system broadcasts are sent. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause malicious apps to start upon power-on by spoofing the package names of apps in the startup trustlist, which affects system performance.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Emui	12.0.0
Huawei	Emui	12.0.1
Huawei	Harmonyos	2.0.0
Huawei	Harmonyos	2.0.1

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/7/Vendor Advisory
https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202307-0000001587168858Vendor Advisory
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/7/Vendor Advisory
https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202307-0000001587168858Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-48518?

How severe is CVE-2022-48518?

CVE-2022-48518 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48518?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST