CVE-2020-9119
CVE-2020-9119 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 10 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Huawei Mate 10 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is a privilege escalation vulnerability on some Huawei smart phones due to design defects. The attacker needs to physically contact the mobile phone and obtain higher privileges, and execute relevant commands, resulting in the user's privilege promotion.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9119?
- There is a privilege escalation vulnerability on some Huawei smart phones due to design defects. The attacker needs to physically contact the mobile phone and obtain higher privileges, and execute relevant commands, resulting in the user's privilege promotion.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9119?
- CVE-2020-9119 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-9119 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-2020-9119?
- CVE-2020-9119 primarily affects Huawei Mate 10 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9119?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-9119 published?
- CVE-2020-9119 was published on 2020-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_30_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p40_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p40_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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