CVE-2021-40003
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40003 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. HwPCAssistant has a path traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HwPCAssistant has a path traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Harmonyos | < 2.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40003?
HwPCAssistant has a path traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect data confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2021-40003?
CVE-2021-40003 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40003?
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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