How severe is CVE-2023-52112?

CVE-2023-52112 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 none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-52112 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52112?

CVE-2023-52112 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52112?

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

Does CVE-2023-52112 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52112 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56786.

When was CVE-2023-52112 published?

CVE-2023-52112 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52112

CVE-2023-52112 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56786
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2024-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthorized file access vulnerability in the wallpaper service module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause features to perform abnormally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52112?: Unauthorized file access vulnerability in the wallpaper service module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause features to perform abnormally.
How severe is CVE-2023-52112?: CVE-2023-52112 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 none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-52112 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52112?: CVE-2023-52112 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52112?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-52112 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52112 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56786.
When was CVE-2023-52112 published?: CVE-2023-52112 was published on 2024-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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