CVE-2018-7947

What it is

Huawei mobile phones with versions earlier before Emily-AL00A 8.1.0.153(C00) have an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker could trick the user to connect to a malicious device. In the debug mode, the malicious software in the device may exploit the vulnerability to bypass some specific function. Successful exploit may cause some malicious applications to be installed in the mobile phones.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited with physical access with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2018-07-31 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: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.9 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2018-07-31 14:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 02:03 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-287 · Improper authentication

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Huawei emily-al00a Firmware < 8.1.0.153\(c00\)

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 3.9

Attack vector

Physical

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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