CVE-2019-5233
CVE-2019-5233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Taurus-al00b 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: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Huawei Taurus-al00b Firmware
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Description
Huawei smartphones with versions earlier than Taurus-AL00B 10.0.0.41(SP2C00E41R3P2) have an improper authentication vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to access specific components.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5233?
- Huawei smartphones with versions earlier than Taurus-AL00B 10.0.0.41(SP2C00E41R3P2) have an improper authentication vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to access specific components.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5233?
- CVE-2019-5233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-5233 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5233?
- CVE-2019-5233 affects Huawei Taurus-al00b Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5233?
- 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-2019-5233 published?
- CVE-2019-5233 was published on 2019-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:taurus-al00b_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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