Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-39001 is a Huawei mobile platform flaw where the number identification module may allow path traversal. Successful exploitation could disclose data. It matters most for organizations managing Huawei devices on the listed HarmonyOS, EMUI, or Magic UI versions.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority mobile fleet remediation item if affected Huawei devices are present. The main business risk is unauthorized data disclosure, not service outage or device takeover based on the cited sources.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-22 path traversal in Huawei's number identification module. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, meaning unauthenticated network access may expose confidential data without affecting integrity or availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to Huawei devices running HarmonyOS 2.0, EMUI 12.0.0, 11.0.1, or 11.0.0, and Magic UI 4.0.0. The sources do not identify specific device models or deployment conditions.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates low-complexity, remote, unauthenticated exploitation with no user interaction, but public exploit status is not established here.
Researcher notes
Official details are sparse. The record identifies a path traversal flaw in the number identification module and confidentiality impact only. Avoid assuming affected models, exploit availability, or precise file exposure without additional vendor or advisory evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Huawei's relevant September 2022 or later security updates for affected devices.
- Check current Huawei guidance for model-specific update availability and patch levels.
- Prioritize managed devices carrying sensitive personal, customer, or business data.
- Remove or replace devices that cannot receive vendor security updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Huawei devices and record OS family, version, model, and patch level.
- Compare device versions against HarmonyOS 2.0, affected EMUI versions, and Magic UI 4.0.0.
- Verify the Huawei security bulletin fix is installed after updates complete.
- Document any unsupported affected devices as accepted risk or remediation exceptions.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-phones-202209-0000001392278845CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/9/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.