CVE-2023-52538

Name: CVE-2023-52538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-08T09:15:08.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-52538 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability of package name verification being bypassed in the HwIms module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability of package name verification being bypassed in the HwIms module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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/2024/3/Vendor Advisory
https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202403-0000001667644725Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/3/Vendor Advisory
https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202403-0000001667644725Broken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52538?

Vulnerability of package name verification being bypassed in the HwIms module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.

How severe is CVE-2023-52538?

CVE-2023-52538 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52538?

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-2023-52538?

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Source: NVD / NIST