How severe is CVE-2018-7941?

CVE-2018-7941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7941?

CVE-2018-7941 primarily affects Huawei Ch121 V3 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7941?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-7941 published?

CVE-2018-7941 was published on 2018-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7941

CVE-2018-7941 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Ch121 V3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Huawei Ch121 V3 Firmware
Published: 2018-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Huawei iBMC V200R002C60 have an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote attacker with low privilege may craft specific messages to upload authentication certificate to the affected products. Due to improper validation of the upload authority, successful exploit may cause privilege elevation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7941?: Huawei iBMC V200R002C60 have an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote attacker with low privilege may craft specific messages to upload authentication certificate to the affected products. Due to improper validation of the upload authority, successful exploit may cause privilege elevation.
How severe is CVE-2018-7941?: CVE-2018-7941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7941?: CVE-2018-7941 primarily affects Huawei Ch121 V3 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7941?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-7941 published?: CVE-2018-7941 was published on 2018-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180509-01-bypass-en

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch121_v3_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch121l_v3_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch140_v3_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch140l_v3_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch220_v3_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch222_v3_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch242_v3_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:rh1288_v3_firmware:100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:rh2288_v3_firmware:100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:rh2288h_v3_firmware:100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:xh310_v3_firmware:100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:xh321_v3_firmware:100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:xh620_v3_firmware:100r003c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch121_v5_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch121l_v5_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ch242_v5_firmware:100r001c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:1288h_v5_firmware:100r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:2288h_v5_firmware:100r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:2488_v5_firmware:100r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:xh321_v5_firmware:100r005c00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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