How severe is CVE-2020-9262?

CVE-2020-9262 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-2020-9262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9262?

CVE-2020-9262 affects Huawei Mate 30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9262?

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-2020-9262 published?

CVE-2020-9262 was published on 2020-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9262

CVE-2020-9262 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Mate 30 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Huawei Mate 30 Firmware
Published: 2020-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HUAWEI Mate 30 with versions earlier than 10.1.0.150(C00E136R5P3) have a use after free vulnerability. There is a condition exists that the system would reference memory after it has been freed, the attacker should trick the user into running a crafted application with high privilege, successful exploit could cause code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9262?: HUAWEI Mate 30 with versions earlier than 10.1.0.150(C00E136R5P3) have a use after free vulnerability. There is a condition exists that the system would reference memory after it has been freed, the attacker should trick the user into running a crafted application with high privilege, successful exploit could cause code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-9262?: CVE-2020-9262 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-2020-9262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9262?: CVE-2020-9262 affects Huawei Mate 30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9262?: 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-2020-9262 published?: CVE-2020-9262 was published on 2020-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200701-06-smartphone-en

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:mate_30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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