CVE-2022-39009: Huawei HarmonyOS · Permission Verification Vulnerability
Affects Huawei HarmonyOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Sep 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei HarmonyOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should include restricting the installation of untrusted or unnecessary third-party applications on devices running HarmonyOS 2.0 and 2.1, as these apps could exploit the vulnerability.
- Network administrators should implement network segmentation and strict WLAN access controls to limit the exposure of critical systems to potentially compromised devices.
- Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, monitor device behavior, and restrict app permissions related to WLAN functions.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual WLAN activity that could indicate exploitation attempts, using intrusion detection systems tailored for wireless networks.
- Coordinate with Huawei for timely updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and prioritize their deployment once available.
- Educate users about the risks of installing unverified applications and encourage adherence to security best practices.
- Consider alternative devices or operating systems for critical environments where feasible until the vulnerability is fully mitigated.
Description
The WLAN module has a vulnerability in permission verification. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause third-party apps to affect WLAN functions.