CVE-2018-7989

Name: CVE-2018-7989
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-17T15:29:00.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7989 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei Mate 10 pro smartphones with the versions before BLA-AL00B 8.1.0.326(C00) have an improper authentication vulnerability. App Lock is a function to prevent unauthorized use of apps on smartphones, an attacker could directly change the lock password after a series of operations. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei Mate 10 pro smartphones with the versions before BLA-AL00B 8.1.0.326(C00) have an improper authentication vulnerability. App Lock is a function to prevent unauthorized use of apps on smartphones, an attacker could directly change the lock password after a series of operations. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to use the application which is locked.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 10 Pro Firmware	< bla-al00b_8.1.0.326\(c00\)

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20181010-01-applock-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20181010-01-applock-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7989?

How severe is CVE-2018-7989?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7989 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7989?

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