CVE-2018-7991

Name: CVE-2018-7991
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-18T13:29:01.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7991 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Huawei smartphones Mate10 with versions earlier before ALP-AL00B 8.0.0.110(C00) have a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass vulnerability. The system does not sufficiently verify the permission, an attacker uses a data cable to connect the smartphone to the computer and then perform some specific operations. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei smartphones Mate10 with versions earlier before ALP-AL00B 8.0.0.110(C00) have a Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass vulnerability. The system does not sufficiently verify the permission, an attacker uses a data cable to connect the smartphone to the computer and then perform some specific operations. Successful exploit could allow the attacker bypass the FRP protection to access the system setting page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate10 Firmware	< alp-al00b_8.0.0.110\(c00\)

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180912-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180912-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7991?

How severe is CVE-2018-7991?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7991 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7991?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-7991?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST