CVE-2024-21816

Name: CVE-2024-21816
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-04T07:15:09.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21816 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. in OpenHarmony v4.0.0 and prior versions allow a local attacker cause information leak through improper preservation of permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

in OpenHarmony v4.0.0 and prior versions allow a local attacker cause information leak through improper preservation of permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

4.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openatom	Openharmony	4.0

References

https://gitee.com/openharmony/security/blob/master/zh/security-disclosure/2024/2024-03.mdPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://gitee.com/openharmony/security/blob/master/zh/security-disclosure/2024/2024-03.mdPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21816?

in OpenHarmony v4.0.0 and prior versions allow a local attacker cause information leak through improper preservation of permissions.

How severe is CVE-2024-21816?

CVE-2024-21816 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21816?

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-2024-21816?

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Source: NVD / NIST