CVE-2018-7928

What it is

There is a security vulnerability which could lead to Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass in the MyCloud APP with the versions before 8.1.2.303 installed on some Huawei smart phones. When re-configuring the mobile phone using the FRP function, an attacker can replace the old account with a new one through special steps by exploit this vulnerability. As a result, the FRP function is bypassed.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2018-10-09 14:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 02:03 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-10-09 14:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:03 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Westerndigital My Cloud < 8.1.2.303

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 4.6

Attack vector

Physical

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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