CVE-2017-8153: Huawei VMall (for Android) with the versions before 1.5.8.5 have a privilege elevation vulnerability due to improper design. An attacker can trick use...

Description

Huawei VMall (for Android) with the versions before 1.5.8.5 have a privilege elevation vulnerability due to improper design. An attacker can trick users into installing a malicious app which can send out HTTP requests and execute JavaScript code in web pages without obtaining the Internet access permission. Successful exploit could lead to resource occupation or information leak.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-275

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Vmall	< 1.5.8.5

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170901-01-smartphone-enIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170901-01-smartphone-enIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8153?

Huawei VMall (for Android) with the versions before 1.5.8.5 have a privilege elevation vulnerability due to improper design. An attacker can trick users into installing a malicious app which can send out HTTP requests and execute JavaScript code in web pages without obtaining the Internet access permission. Successful exploit could lead to resource occupation or information leak.

How severe is CVE-2017-8153?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8153 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8153?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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