CVE-2018-7936

Name: CVE-2018-7936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-04T16:29:00.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7936 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mate 10 Pro Huawei smart phones with the versions before BLA-L29 8.0.0.148(C432) have a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass security vulnerability. When re-configuring the mobile phone using the factory reset protection (FRP) function, an attacker can connect the phone with PC and send special instructions to install third party desktop and disable the boot wizard. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mate 10 Pro Huawei smart phones with the versions before BLA-L29 8.0.0.148(C432) have a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass security vulnerability. When re-configuring the mobile phone using the factory reset protection (FRP) function, an attacker can connect the phone with PC and send special instructions to install third party desktop and disable the boot wizard. As a result, the FRP function is bypassed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 10 Pro Firmware	< bla-l29_8.0.0.148\(c432\)

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180827-01-frpbypass-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180827-01-frpbypass-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7936?

How severe is CVE-2018-7936?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7936 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7936?

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