CVE-2020-1807

Name: CVE-2020-1807
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-27T15:15:13.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1807 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.0.0.188(C00E74R3P8) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software does not properly restrict certain user's modification of certain configuration file, successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass app lock after a series of operation in ADB mode.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.0.0.188(C00E74R3P8) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software does not properly restrict certain user's modification of certain configuration file, successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass app lock after a series of operation in ADB mode.

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%

12.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 20 Firmware	< 10.0.0.188\(c00e74r3p8\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200422-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200422-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1807?

How severe is CVE-2020-1807?

CVE-2020-1807 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-2020-1807?

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Source: NVD / NIST