CVE-2019-5233

Name: CVE-2019-5233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-13T00:15:11.59+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5233 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Huawei smartphones with versions earlier than Taurus-AL00B 10.0.0.41(SP2C00E41R3P2) have an improper authentication vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to access specific components.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei smartphones with versions earlier than Taurus-AL00B 10.0.0.41(SP2C00E41R3P2) have an improper authentication vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to access specific components.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Taurus-Al00b Firmware	<= 10.0.0.41\(sp2c00e41r3p2\)

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191030-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191030-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5233?

How severe is CVE-2019-5233?

CVE-2019-5233 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5233?

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