CVE-2020-9073

Name: CVE-2020-9073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-15T14:15:11.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9073 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Huawei P20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.0.0.156(C00E156R1P4) have an improper authentication vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to that when an user wants to do certain operation, the software insufficiently validate the user's identity. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei P20 smartphones with versions earlier than 10.0.0.156(C00E156R1P4) have an improper authentication vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to that when an user wants to do certain operation, the software insufficiently validate the user's identity. Attackers need to physically access the smartphone to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the limit of student mode function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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	P20 Firmware	< 10.0.0.156\(c00e156r1p4\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200513-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory
https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200513-01-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9073?

How severe is CVE-2020-9073?

CVE-2020-9073 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9073?

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