CVE-2018-7988
CVE-2018-7988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Nova 2 Plus Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
- CVSS v2: 3.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Huawei Nova 2 Plus Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass vulnerability on several smartphones. The system does not sufficiently verify the permission, an attacker uses a data cable to connect the smartphone to another smartphone and then perform a series of specific operations. Successful exploit could allow the attacker bypass the FRP protection.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-7988?
- There is a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass vulnerability on several smartphones. The system does not sufficiently verify the permission, an attacker uses a data cable to connect the smartphone to another smartphone and then perform a series of specific operations. Successful exploit could allow the attacker bypass the FRP protection.
- How severe is CVE-2018-7988?
- CVE-2018-7988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-7988 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-7988?
- CVE-2018-7988 primarily affects Huawei Nova 2 Plus Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-7988?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-7988 published?
- CVE-2018-7988 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nova_2_plus_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_9_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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