CVE-2017-2723
CVE-2017-2723 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Files with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-312
- Affected product: Huawei Files
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Files APP 7.1.1.308 and earlier versions in some Huawei mobile phones has a vulnerability of plaintext storage of users' Safe passwords. An attacker with the root privilege of an Android system could forge the Safe to read users' plaintext Safe passwords, leading to information leak.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2723?
- The Files APP 7.1.1.308 and earlier versions in some Huawei mobile phones has a vulnerability of plaintext storage of users' Safe passwords. An attacker with the root privilege of an Android system could forge the Safe to read users' plaintext Safe passwords, leading to information leak.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2723?
- CVE-2017-2723 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-2723 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2723?
- CVE-2017-2723 affects Huawei Files. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2723?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-2723 published?
- CVE-2017-2723 was published on 2017-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:huawei:files:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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