CVE-2019-5263

Name: CVE-2019-5263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-29T20:15:12.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5263 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. HiSuite with 9.1.0.305 and earlier versions and 9.1.0.305(MAC) and earlier versions and HwBackup with earlier versions before 9.1.1.308 have a brute forcing encrypted backup data vulnerability. Huawei smartphone user backup information can be obtained by brute forcing the password for encrypting the backup.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HiSuite with 9.1.0.305 and earlier versions and 9.1.0.305(MAC) and earlier versions and HwBackup with earlier versions before 9.1.1.308 have a brute forcing encrypted backup data vulnerability. Huawei smartphone user backup information can be obtained by brute forcing the password for encrypting the backup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Hisuite	<= 9.1.0.305
Huawei	Hwbackup	<= 9.1.1.308

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190821-01-backup-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190821-01-backup-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5263?

How severe is CVE-2019-5263?

CVE-2019-5263 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5263?

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