CVE-2021-37128

CVE-2021-37128 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

HwPCAssistant has a Path Traversal vulnerability .Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may write any file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37128?
HwPCAssistant has a Path Traversal vulnerability .Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may write any file.
How severe is CVE-2021-37128?
CVE-2021-37128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-37128 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-37128?
CVE-2021-37128 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37128?
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-2021-37128 published?
CVE-2021-37128 was published on 2022-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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