CVE-2022-41591 Path traversal in EMUI

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in the backup module to access unauthorized system files on Huawei 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-2022-41591?

CVE-2022-41591 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Huawei Emui, published on 20 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The backup module has a path traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability causes unauthorized access to other system files.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41591?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Huawei Emui, Huawei Harmonyos.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41591?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-41591 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41591 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Huawei Emui vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2jxj-qmh4-m829.

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