CVE-2019-5252

Name: CVE-2019-5252
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-14T00:15:11.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5252 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an improper authentication vulnerability in Huawei smartphones (Y9, Honor 8X, Honor 9 Lite, Honor 9i, Y6 Pro). The applock does not perform a sufficient authentication in a rare condition. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an improper authentication vulnerability in Huawei smartphones (Y9, Honor 8X, Honor 9 Lite, Honor 9i, Y6 Pro). The applock does not perform a sufficient authentication in a rare condition. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to use the application locked by applock in an instant.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Enjoy 8 Plus Firmware	< 9.1.0.124\(c00e112r1p6t8\)
Huawei	Y9 Firmware	< 9.1.0.131\(c432e6r1p5t8\)
Huawei	Honor 8x Firmware	< 9.1.0.217\(c00e15r3p2t8\)
Huawei	Honor 8x Firmware	< 9.1.0.237\(c432e1r3p2t8\)
Huawei	Honor 8x Firmware	< 9.1.0.237\(c636e2r4p1t8\)
Huawei	Honor 9 Lite Firmware	< 9.1.0.124\(c00e112r2p10t8\)
Huawei	Honor 9 Lite Firmware	< 9.1.0.136\(c636e5r1p5t8\)
Huawei	Honor 9i Firmware	< 9.1.0.115\(c00e113r1p6t8\)
Huawei	Honor 9i Firmware	< 9.1.0.122\(c636e4r1p4t8\)
Huawei	Y6 Pro Firmware	< 9.1.0.248\(c636e5r3p1\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191204-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20191204-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5252?

How severe is CVE-2019-5252?

CVE-2019-5252 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5252?

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