CVE-2020-1794

Name: CVE-2020-1794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-20T15:15:13.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1794 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an improper authentication vulnerability in several smartphones. The applock does not perform a sufficient authentication in certain scenarios, successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain certain data of the application which is locked. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an improper authentication vulnerability in several smartphones. The applock does not perform a sufficient authentication in certain scenarios, successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain certain data of the application which is locked. Affected product versions include:HUAWEI Mate 20 versions Versions earlier than 10.0.0.188(C00E74R3P8);HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro versions Versions earlier than 10.0.0.203(C00E202R7P2).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 20 Firmware	< 10.0.0.188\(c00e74r3p8\)
Huawei	Mate 30 Pro Firmware	< 10.0.0.203\(c00e202r7p2\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200318-02-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200318-02-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1794?

How severe is CVE-2020-1794?

CVE-2020-1794 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1794?

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