CVE-2021-22389

There is a Permission Control Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause certain codes to be executed

published August 2, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky permission control flaw in Huawei smartphones could let an attacker execute arbitrary code without proper checks! This is like a restaurant that hands out keys to the kitchen without confirming the identity of the cook — anyone could waltz in and start cooking up something unexpected! If exploited, an attacker could execute unauthorized commands on the device, potentially compromising personal data, installing malicious apps, or even hijacking the device completely. It's a serious situation that puts your privacy at risk!

Put simply

This is like a restaurant that hands out keys to the kitchen without confirming the identity of the cook — anyone could waltz in and start cooking up something unexpected! The vulnerability arises from improper permission checks, allowing attackers to run code that should be restricted. This means that certain malicious requests might execute when they shouldn't, creating a backdoor for unauthorized actions.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute unauthorized commands on the device, potentially compromising personal data, installing malicious apps, or even hijacking the device completely. It's a serious situation that puts your privacy at risk! While no immediate action is required as this vulnerability hasn't been exploited in the wild, it's wise to keep your device updated with the latest firmware. Regularly check for security patches from Huawei and ensure you have the latest software installed on your smartphone. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00725 · 53.6th percentile
Published
2021-08-02T16:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 AUG 16:43Z
    There is a Permission Control Vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause certain codes to be executed
    cvelistv5