CVE-2019-5218

Name: CVE-2019-5218
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-29T20:15:11.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5218 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an insufficient authentication vulnerability in Huawei Band 2 and Honor Band 3. The band does not sufficiently authenticate the device try to connect to it in certain scenario. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an insufficient authentication vulnerability in Huawei Band 2 and Honor Band 3. The band does not sufficiently authenticate the device try to connect to it in certain scenario. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to spoof then connect to the band.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Band 2 Firmware	< eris-b19\/eris-b29_1.2.53
Huawei	Band 3 Firmware	< nyx-b10hn_1.5.53

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191106-01-band-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191106-01-band-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5218?

How severe is CVE-2019-5218?

CVE-2019-5218 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5218?

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