CVE-2022-38081: OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions have a permission bypass vulnerability

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-38081 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting openharmony. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions have a permission bypass vulnerability. LAN attackers can bypass the distributed permission control.To take advantage of this weakness, attackers need another vulnerability to obtain system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-305, CWE-287
Published	2022-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): OpenHarmony · Vendor: openharmony

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-09 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

openharmony openharmony UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.1 and <= 3.1.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openharmony || rpm -q openharmony || openharmony --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openharmony

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openharmony

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openharmony sudo apt install openharmony=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo apt-mark hold openharmony

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openharmony sudo dnf downgrade openharmony-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add openharmony

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-38081?

openharmony: upgrade to newer than 3.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38081 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38081 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-38081 affect?

CVE-2022-38081 affects openharmony. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions have a permission bypass vulnerability. LAN attackers can bypass the distributed permission control.To take advantage of this weakness, attackers need another vulnerability to obtain system.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38081?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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