CVE-2018-7988

Name: CVE-2018-7988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-27T22:29:00.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. There is a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass vulnerability on several smartphones. The system does not sufficiently verify the permission, an attacker uses a data cable to connect the smartphone to another smartphone and then perform a series of specific operations. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass vulnerability on several smartphones. The system does not sufficiently verify the permission, an attacker uses a data cable to connect the smartphone to another smartphone and then perform a series of specific operations. Successful exploit could allow the attacker bypass the FRP protection.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Nova 2 Plus Firmware	< 8.0.0.350\(c00\)
Huawei	Mate 9 Pro Firmware	< 8.0.0.363\(c00\)

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20181114-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20181114-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7988?

How severe is CVE-2018-7988?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7988?

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