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
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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