CVE-2022-43449: OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions had an Arbitrary file read vulnerability via download_server

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2UPGRADE

CVE-2022-43449 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 had an Arbitrary file read vulnerability via download_server. Local attackers can install an malicious application on the device and reveal any file from the filesystem that is accessible to download_server service which run with UID 1000.

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 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-552
Published	2022-11-03
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

2022-11-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:06 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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-43449?

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

Is CVE-2022-43449 being exploited?

CVE-2022-43449 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-2022-43449 affect?

CVE-2022-43449 affects openharmony. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). OpenHarmony-v3.1.2 and prior versions had an Arbitrary file read vulnerability via download_server. Local attackers can install an malicious application on the device and reveal any file from the filesystem that is accessible to download_se

How urgent is CVE-2022-43449?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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