CVE-2020-1786

Name: CVE-2020-1786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-09T18:15:10.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1786 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro smartphones versions earlier than 10.0.0.175(C00E69R3P8) have an improper authentication vulnerability. The software does not sufficiently validate the name of apk file in a special condition which could allow an attacker to forge a crafted application as a normal one. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro smartphones versions earlier than 10.0.0.175(C00E69R3P8) have an improper authentication vulnerability. The software does not sufficiently validate the name of apk file in a special condition which could allow an attacker to forge a crafted application as a normal one. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass digital balance function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 20 Pro Firmware	< 10.0.0.175\(c00e69r3p8\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200108-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200108-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1786?

How severe is CVE-2020-1786?

CVE-2020-1786 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1786?

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