CVE-2019-5231 Missing authorization in P30
Attackers can update a crafted package on Huawei P30 devices due to improper authorization checks, requiring a software patch.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-5231?
CVE-2019-5231 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in P30, published on 12 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
P30 smartphones with versions earlier than ELLE-AL00B 9.1.0.186(C00E180R2P1) have an improper authorization vulnerability. The software incorrectly performs an authorization check when a user attempts to perform certain action. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to update a crafted package.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Huawei P30 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5231?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2019-5231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in P30
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7p7-4gwm-j99g.