CVE-2022-22256 Missing authorization in EMUI
An access control flaw in the DFX module allows attackers to compromise data confidentiality on Huawei mobile devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-22256?
CVE-2022-22256 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Huawei Emui, published on 11 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The DFX module has an access control vulnerability.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22256?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos, Huawei Magic Ui.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22256?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-22256 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22256 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Emui
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7m8g-2c9f-q6q3.