CVE-2020-9251
CVE-2020-9251 is a low-severity vulnerability in Huawei P30 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Huawei P30 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P11) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software does not properly restrict certain operation in certain scenario, the attacker should do certain configuration before the user turns on student mode function. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the limit of student mode function. Affected product versions include: HUAWEI Mate 20 versions Versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R3P8).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9251?
- HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P11) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software does not properly restrict certain operation in certain scenario, the attacker should do certain configuration before the user turns on student mode function. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the limit of student mode function. Affected product versions include: HUAWEI Mate 20 versions Versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R3P8).
- How severe is CVE-2020-9251?
- CVE-2020-9251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-9251 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9251?
- CVE-2020-9251 affects Huawei P30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9251?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-9251 published?
- CVE-2020-9251 was published on 2020-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:p30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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