CVE-2018-7956

Name: CVE-2018-7956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-04T18:29:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7956 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei VIP App is a mobile app for Malaysia customers that purchased P20 Series, Nova 3/3i and Mate 20. There is a vulnerability in versions before 4.0.5 that attackers can conduct bruteforce to the VIP App Web Services to get user information.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei VIP App is a mobile app for Malaysia customers that purchased P20 Series, Nova 3/3i and Mate 20. There is a vulnerability in versions before 4.0.5 that attackers can conduct bruteforce to the VIP App Web Services to get user information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Vip App	< 4.0.5
Huawei	Mate 20 Firmware	All versions
Huawei	Nova 3i Firmware	All versions
Huawei	Nova 3 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20181129-01-huaweivip-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20181129-01-huaweivip-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7956?

How severe is CVE-2018-7956?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7956 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7956?

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