CVE-2019-5242
CVE-2019-5242 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Huawei Pcmanager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is a code execution vulnerability in Huawei PCManager versions earlier than PCManager 9.0.1.50. The attacker can tricking a user to install and run a malicious application to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to execute malicious code and read/write memory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5242?
- There is a code execution vulnerability in Huawei PCManager versions earlier than PCManager 9.0.1.50. The attacker can tricking a user to install and run a malicious application to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to execute malicious code and read/write memory.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5242?
- CVE-2019-5242 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-2019-5242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5242?
- CVE-2019-5242 affects Huawei Pcmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5242?
- 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-2019-5242 published?
- CVE-2019-5242 was published on 2019-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:huawei:pcmanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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