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Huawei HarmonyOS EUVDEUVD-2026-30527

| CVE-2026-41971 MEDIUM
Business Logic Errors (CWE-840)
2026-05-15 huawei GHSA-qh29-mq6c-xg5v
5.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: huawei
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Gain local system access
  2. Exploit
    Trigger vulnerable UI interaction
  3. Execution
    Bypass permission check in security module
  4. Impact
    Read confidential data

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V2 - Validation and Business Logic Business logic errors
Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires local system access (cannot be triggered remotely). The attacker must operate as an unprivileged user (PR:N - no prior authentication/privilege elevation required once system access is obtained). User interaction is mandatory (UI:R) - the vulnerability does not leak data passively; specific user action(s) must occur to trigger the permission control flaw. The exact triggering action(s) are not detailed in available CVE description; consult Huawei advisory for specific UI interactions, features, or configurations that activate the vulnerability. The attack is non-network, single-user-scope, and requires deliberate user action, substantially limiting opportunistic exploitation.

Impact

CVSS 5.5 reflects moderate risk, but multiple factors suggest lower real-world exploitation probability than the score alone indicates. The local attack vector (AV:L) restricts exploitation to attackers with prior system access, substantially reducing attack surface compared to network-accessible vulnerabilities. The user interaction requirement (UI:R) introduces a social engineering or user trick dependency-the system will not leak data autonomously. No EPSS score, KEV listing, or public exploit availability was provided, suggesting limited real-world exploitation signals. The vulnerability is categorized as information disclosure with high confidentiality impact, making it potentially valuable to targeted adversaries but unlikely a mass-exploitation priority. Risk assessment should weigh whether affected users are likely to encounter the triggering condition and whether leaked data meets organizational sensitivity thresholds. Missing patch status and advisory detail limit confidence in remediation timeline.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unprivileged local user on a Huawei HarmonyOS device performs a specific user interaction (e.g., accessing a settings dialog, launching a feature, or interacting with a security control UI element) that the application fails to properly permission-check. This triggers unintended exposure of sensitive confidential data (credentials, personal information, system configuration details) readable by the attacker's user context without elevated privileges.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – May 15, 2026

Information disclosure in Huawei HarmonyOS security control module allows local attackers with user interaction to read sensitive data. The vulnerability stems from improper permission control in the security module, enabling unauthorized access to confidential information without requiring elevated privileges. CVSS 5.5 indicates moderate severity with local attack vector; no KEV status or public exploit confirmed at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Apply Huawei security update referenced in official advisories at https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2026/5/ and https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletinlaptops/2026/5/. Exact patched version numbers are not specified in available references; consult Huawei support directly or check device settings for available security patches. Until patching, restrict local system access to trusted users and disable user-facing features that trigger permission control logic if they can be identified through Huawei documentation or support channels. Educate users to avoid actions that may trigger the vulnerability if specific user interaction patterns are documented by Huawei.

Affected VersionsENISA

HarmonyOS 5.1.0
HarmonyOS 6.0.0

Affected Packages

euvd harmonyos no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability exists in HarmonyOS security control module, affecting permission enforcement logic (CWE-840: Use of Insufficiently Random Values). The attack vector is local (AV:L) with low attack complexity (AC:L), indicating the flaw is exploitable through direct system access without sophisticated techniques. The requirement for user interaction (UI:R) and unprivileged user context (PR:N) suggests the vulnerability may be triggered through user actions or UI elements that inadvertently expose protected data. The confidentiality impact is rated high (C:H) with no integrity or availability impact, confirming the vulnerability enables data reading, not modification or denial of service.

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Severity by source

Vendor (huawei) PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (huawei) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: huawei

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Permission control vulnerability in the security control module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 100% exploitable
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

28
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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