How severe is CVE-2023-52537?

CVE-2023-52537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2023-52537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52537?

CVE-2023-52537 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52537?

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.

Does CVE-2023-52537 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52537 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57162.

When was CVE-2023-52537 published?

CVE-2023-52537 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52537

CVE-2023-52537 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57162
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2024-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability of package name verification being bypassed in the HwIms module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52537?: Vulnerability of package name verification being bypassed in the HwIms module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-52537?: CVE-2023-52537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2023-52537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52537?: CVE-2023-52537 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52537?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-52537 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52537 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57162.
When was CVE-2023-52537 published?: CVE-2023-52537 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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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