How severe is CVE-2024-42033?

CVE-2024-42033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-42033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42033?

CVE-2024-42033 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-2024-42033?

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

Does CVE-2024-42033 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42033 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39409.

When was CVE-2024-42033 published?

CVE-2024-42033 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42033

CVE-2024-42033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39409
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2024-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Access control vulnerability in the security verification module mpact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect integrity and confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42033?: Access control vulnerability in the security verification module mpact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect integrity and confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2024-42033?: CVE-2024-42033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-42033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42033?: CVE-2024-42033 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-2024-42033?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42033 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42033 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39409.
When was CVE-2024-42033 published?: CVE-2024-42033 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/8/

Affected products (8)

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: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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