How severe is CVE-2020-9080?

CVE-2020-9080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9080?

CVE-2020-9080 primarily affects Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9080?

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.

Does CVE-2020-9080 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-9080 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-29909.

When was CVE-2020-9080 published?

CVE-2020-9080 was published on 2024-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9080

CVE-2020-9080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-29909
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware
Published: 2024-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an improper privilege management vulnerability in Huawei smart phone product. A local, authenticated attacker could craft a specific input to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may lead to local privilege escalation. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2020-05272) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9080.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9080?: There is an improper privilege management vulnerability in Huawei smart phone product. A local, authenticated attacker could craft a specific input to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may lead to local privilege escalation. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2020-05272) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9080.
How severe is CVE-2020-9080?: CVE-2020-9080 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9080?: CVE-2020-9080 primarily affects Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9080?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-9080 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-9080 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-29909.
When was CVE-2020-9080 published?: CVE-2020-9080 was published on 2024-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200819-01-smartphone-en

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_20_pro_firmware:10.1.0.135\(c01e135r2p8\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_20_pro_\(ud\)_firmware:10.1.0.135\(c00e135r3p8\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:nova_5i_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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