How severe is CVE-2024-56444?

CVE-2024-56444 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56444?

CVE-2024-56444 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56444?

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-2024-56444 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56444 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53153.

When was CVE-2024-56444 published?

CVE-2024-56444 was published on 2025-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56444

CVE-2024-56444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53153
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Huawei Harmonyos
Published: 2025-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-process screen stack vulnerability in the UIExtension module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56444?: Cross-process screen stack vulnerability in the UIExtension module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2024-56444?: CVE-2024-56444 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56444?: CVE-2024-56444 affects Huawei Harmonyos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56444?: 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-2024-56444 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56444 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53153.
When was CVE-2024-56444 published?: CVE-2024-56444 was published on 2025-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/1/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:huawei:harmonyos:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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