CVE-2021-37079
CVE-2021-37079 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Huawei Harmonyos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to delete arbitrary file by system_app permission.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-37079?
- There is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to delete arbitrary file by system_app permission.
- How severe is CVE-2021-37079?
- CVE-2021-37079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-37079 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-37079?
- CVE-2021-37079 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-37079?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-37079 published?
- CVE-2021-37079 was published on 2021-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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