How severe is CVE-2024-42036?

CVE-2024-42036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42036?

CVE-2024-42036 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42036?

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

Does CVE-2024-42036 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42036 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39412.

When was CVE-2024-42036 published?

CVE-2024-42036 was published on 2024-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42036

CVE-2024-42036 is a low-severity vulnerability in Huawei Emui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39412
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Huawei Emui
Published: 2024-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Access permission verification vulnerability in the Notepad module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42036?: Access permission verification vulnerability in the Notepad module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2024-42036?: CVE-2024-42036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42036?: CVE-2024-42036 primarily affects Huawei Emui. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42036?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42036 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42036 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39412.
When was CVE-2024-42036 published?: CVE-2024-42036 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 (6)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:13.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:huawei:emui:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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