CVE-2022-42488 HIGH

CVE-2022-42488: Startup subsystem missed permission validation in param service. An malicious application installed on the device could elevate its privileges to the root user, disable security features, or cause DoS by disabling particular services.

Vendor Openharmony
Product OpenHarmony
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published October 14, 2022
Last update May 14, 2025

CVSS base score

8.4/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions have a Missing permission validation vulnerability in param service of startup subsystem. An malicious application installed on the device could elevate its privileges to the root user, disable security features, or cause DoS by disabling particular services.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 14, 2022 CVE published
May 14, 2025 Record updated