CVE-2023-49248
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2023-49248 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability of unauthorized file access in the Settings app. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unauthorized file access.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Vulnerability of unauthorized file access in the Settings app. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unauthorized file access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei | Emui | 11.0.1 |
| Huawei | Emui | 12.0.0 |
| Huawei | Emui | 13.0.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 2.0.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 2.1.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 3.0.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 3.1.0 |
| Huawei | Harmonyos | 4.0.0 |
References
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/12/Vendor Advisory
- https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/12/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-49248?
Vulnerability of unauthorized file access in the Settings app. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause unauthorized file access.
How severe is CVE-2023-49248?
CVE-2023-49248 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49248?
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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