CVE-2018-7928

Name: CVE-2018-7928
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-09T14:29:00.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7928 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. There is a security vulnerability which could lead to Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass in the MyCloud APP with the versions before 8.1.2.303 installed on some Huawei smart phones. When re-configuring the mobile phone using the FRP function, an attacker can replace the old account with a new one through special steps by exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a security vulnerability which could lead to Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass in the MyCloud APP with the versions before 8.1.2.303 installed on some Huawei smart phones. When re-configuring the mobile phone using the FRP function, an attacker can replace the old account with a new one through special steps by exploit this vulnerability. As a result, the FRP function is bypassed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Westerndigital	My Cloud	< 8.1.2.303

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180930-01-mycloud-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180930-01-mycloud-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7928?

How severe is CVE-2018-7928?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7928 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7928?

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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Source: NVD / NIST