CVE-2025-6969

What it is

in OpenHarmony v5.1.0 and prior versions allow a local attacker cause DOS through improper input.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.

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. 2026-03-16 14:18 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:02 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-03-16 14:18 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:02 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Openatom Openharmony 5.0.3
• Openatom Openharmony 5.1.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.0

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High