CVE-2023-44116
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2023-44116 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability of access permissions not being strictly verified in the APPWidget module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause some apps to run without being authorized.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Vulnerability of access permissions not being strictly verified in the APPWidget module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause some apps to run without being authorized.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 2.0.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 2.0.1 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 2.1.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 3.0.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 3.1.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 4.0.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 11.0.1 |
| Huawei | Emui | 12.0.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 12.0.1 |
| Huawei | Emui | 13.0.0 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/10/Vendor Advisory
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/10/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-44116?
Vulnerability of access permissions not being strictly verified in the APPWidget module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause some apps to run without being authorized.
How severe is CVE-2023-44116?
CVE-2023-44116 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44116?
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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