CVE-2025-23409

What it is

in OpenHarmony v5.0.2 and prior versions allow a local attacker arbitrary code execution in pre-installed apps through use after free. This vulnerability can be exploited only in restricted scenarios.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. 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. 2025-03-04 04:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 08:54 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-03-04 04:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 08:54 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-416 · Use after free

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openatom Openharmony ≤ 5.0.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.8

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None