How severe is CVE-2020-9254?

CVE-2020-9254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9254?

CVE-2020-9254 affects Huawei P30 Pro Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9254?

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.

When was CVE-2020-9254 published?

CVE-2020-9254 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9254

CVE-2020-9254 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei P30 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Huawei P30 Pro Firmware
Published: 2020-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HUAWEI P30 Pro smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.123(C432E19R2P5patch02), versions earlier than 10.1.0.126(C10E11R5P1), and versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P8) have a logic check error vulnerability. A logic error occurs when the software checking the size of certain parameter, the attacker should trick the user into installing a malicious application, successful exploit may cause code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9254?: HUAWEI P30 Pro smartphones with versions earlier than 10.1.0.123(C432E19R2P5patch02), versions earlier than 10.1.0.126(C10E11R5P1), and versions earlier than 10.1.0.160(C00E160R2P8) have a logic check error vulnerability. A logic error occurs when the software checking the size of certain parameter, the attacker should trick the user into installing a malicious application, successful exploit may cause code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9254?: CVE-2020-9254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9254?: CVE-2020-9254 affects Huawei P30 Pro Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9254?: 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.
When was CVE-2020-9254 published?: CVE-2020-9254 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200715-04-smartphone-en

Affected products (1)

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