How severe is CVE-2019-5217?

CVE-2019-5217 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-5217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5217?

CVE-2019-5217 affects Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5217?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-5217 published?

CVE-2019-5217 was published on 2019-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5217

CVE-2019-5217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 9 Pro 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware
Published: 2019-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an information disclosure vulnerability on Mate 9 Pro Huawei smartphones versions earlier than LON-AL00B9.0.1.150 (C00E61R1P8T8). An attacker could view the photos after a series of operations without unlocking the screen lock. Successful exploit could cause an information disclosure condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5217?: There is an information disclosure vulnerability on Mate 9 Pro Huawei smartphones versions earlier than LON-AL00B9.0.1.150 (C00E61R1P8T8). An attacker could view the photos after a series of operations without unlocking the screen lock. Successful exploit could cause an information disclosure condition.
How severe is CVE-2019-5217?: CVE-2019-5217 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-5217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5217?: CVE-2019-5217 affects Huawei Mate 9 Pro Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-5217 published?: CVE-2019-5217 was published on 2019-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190417-01-smartphone-en

Affected products (1)

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