CVE-2021-37121

Name: CVE-2021-37121
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-03T22:15:09.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37121 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a Configuration defects in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may elevate the MEID (IMEI) permission.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a Configuration defects in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may elevate the MEID (IMEI) permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Emui	10.0.0
Huawei	Emui	10.1.0
Huawei	Magic Ui	3.0.0
Huawei	Magic Ui	3.1.0

References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/10/Vendor Advisory
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/10/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37121?

There is a Configuration defects in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may elevate the MEID (IMEI) permission.

How severe is CVE-2021-37121?

CVE-2021-37121 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37121?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-37121?

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Source: NVD / NIST