How severe is CVE-2019-5223?

CVE-2019-5223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5223?

CVE-2019-5223 affects Huawei Pcmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5223?

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-2019-5223 published?

CVE-2019-5223 was published on 2019-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5223

CVE-2019-5223 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Pcmanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Huawei Pcmanager
Published: 2019-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PCManager 9.1.3.1 has an improper authentication vulnerability. The certain driver interface of the software does not perform a validation of user-mode data properly, successful exploit could result in malicious code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5223?: PCManager 9.1.3.1 has an improper authentication vulnerability. The certain driver interface of the software does not perform a validation of user-mode data properly, successful exploit could result in malicious code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-5223?: CVE-2019-5223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5223?: CVE-2019-5223 affects Huawei Pcmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5223?: 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-2019-5223 published?: CVE-2019-5223 was published on 2019-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190718-01-pcmanager-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:huawei:pcmanager:9.1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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