How severe is CVE-2020-9082?

CVE-2020-9082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-9082 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9082?

CVE-2020-9082 affects Huawei Mate 20 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9082?

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

Does CVE-2020-9082 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-9082 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-29911.

When was CVE-2020-9082 published?

CVE-2020-9082 was published on 2024-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9082

CVE-2020-9082 is a low-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 20 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-29911
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Huawei Mate 20 Firmware
Published: 2024-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an information disclosure vulnerability in several smartphones. The system has a logic judging error under certain scenario, the attacker should gain the permit to execute commands in ADB mode and then do a series of operation on the phone. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain certain information from certain apps locked by Applock. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-07112) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9082.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9082?: There is an information disclosure vulnerability in several smartphones. The system has a logic judging error under certain scenario, the attacker should gain the permit to execute commands in ADB mode and then do a series of operation on the phone. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain certain information from certain apps locked by Applock. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-07112) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9082.
How severe is CVE-2020-9082?: CVE-2020-9082 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-9082 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9082?: CVE-2020-9082 affects Huawei Mate 20 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9082?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-9082 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-9082 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-29911.
When was CVE-2020-9082 published?: CVE-2020-9082 was published on 2024-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200826-16-smartphone-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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