How severe is CVE-2024-32996?

CVE-2024-32996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-32996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32996?

CVE-2024-32996 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32996?

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

Does CVE-2024-32996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30741.

When was CVE-2024-32996 published?

CVE-2024-32996 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32996

CVE-2024-32996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30741
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in the account module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32996?: Privilege escalation vulnerability in the account module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.
How severe is CVE-2024-32996?: CVE-2024-32996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-32996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-32996?: CVE-2024-32996 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-32996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30741.
When was CVE-2024-32996 published?: CVE-2024-32996 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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