How severe is CVE-2023-37238?

CVE-2023-37238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37238?

CVE-2023-37238 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-37238 published?

CVE-2023-37238 was published on 2023-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37238

CVE-2023-37238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-275.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2023-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability of apps' permission to access a certain API being incompletely verified in the wireless projection module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect some wireless projection features.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37238?: Vulnerability of apps' permission to access a certain API being incompletely verified in the wireless projection module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect some wireless projection features.
How severe is CVE-2023-37238?: CVE-2023-37238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37238?: CVE-2023-37238 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-37238 published?: CVE-2023-37238 was published on 2023-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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