CVE-2020-9081

Name: CVE-2020-9081
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-27T10:15:10.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9081 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an improper authorization vulnerability in some Huawei smartphones. An attacker could perform a series of operation in specific mode to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an improper authorization vulnerability in some Huawei smartphones. An attacker could perform a series of operation in specific mode to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass app lock. (Vulnerability ID: HWPSIRT-2019-12144) This vulnerability has been assigned a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-9081.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Mate 20 Firmware	< 10.1.0.160\(c00e160r3p8\)
Huawei	P30 Firmware	< 10.1.0.160\(c00e160r2p11\)
Huawei	P30 Pro Firmware	< 10.1.0.160\(c00e160r2p8\)
Huawei	Princeton-Al10d Firmware	< 10.1.0.160\(c00e160r2p11\)
Huawei	Yale-Al00a Firmware	< 10.1.0.160\(c00e160r8p12\)
Huawei	Yale-Al50a Firmware	< 10.1.0.88\(c00e88r8p1\)
Huawei	Yalep-Al10b Firmware	< 10.1.0.160\(c00e160r8p12\)
Huawei	Mate 20 Firmware	< 10.1.0.160\(c01e160r2p8\)
Huawei	P30 Pro Firmware	< 10.1.0.160\(c01e160r2p8\)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2020/huawei-sa-20200826-15-smartphone-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9081?

How severe is CVE-2020-9081?

CVE-2020-9081 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9081?

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