CVE-2023-52538

CRITICAL

Published Apr 8, 2024 Modified Mar 25, 2025 CWE-347 CWE-863

Description

Vulnerability of package name verification being bypassed in the HwIms module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-347 CWE-347

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
huawei	emui	All
huawei	emui	All
huawei	harmonyos	All
huawei	harmonyos	All
huawei	harmonyos	All
huawei	harmonyos	All
huawei	harmonyos	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/3/ https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202403-0000001667644725 https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/3/ https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202403-0000001667644725

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52538? +

Vulnerability of package name verification being bypassed in the HwIms module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-52538? +

CVE-2023-52538 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52538? +

CVE-2023-52538 affects products from huawei, specifically: emui, harmonyos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52538? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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