How severe is CVE-2020-9250?

CVE-2020-9250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-9250 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9250?

CVE-2020-9250 affects Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9250?

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

Does CVE-2020-9250 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-9250 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30079.

When was CVE-2020-9250 published?

CVE-2020-9250 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9250

CVE-2020-9250 is a low-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-30079
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware
Published: 2024-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an insufficient authentication vulnerability in some Huawei smart phone. An unauthenticated, local attacker can crafts software package to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient verification, successful exploitation may impact the service. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-12302) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9250.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9250?: There is an insufficient authentication vulnerability in some Huawei smart phone. An unauthenticated, local attacker can crafts software package to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient verification, successful exploitation may impact the service. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-12302) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9250.
How severe is CVE-2020-9250?: CVE-2020-9250 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-9250 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9250?: CVE-2020-9250 affects Huawei Mate 20 Pro Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9250?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2020-9250 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-9250 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-30079.
When was CVE-2020-9250 published?: CVE-2020-9250 was published on 2024-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200729-01-smartphone-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_20_pro_firmware:10.1.0.160\(c00e160r3p8\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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