CVE-2020-1800 Missing authorization in HUAWEI P30

High 7.8 Published 26 Mar 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can perform unauthenticated operations on HUAWEI P30 devices by tricking users into installing a crafted application due to improper access control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-1800?

CVE-2020-1800 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in HUAWEI P30, published on 26 Mar 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

HUAWEI smartphones P30 with versions earlier than 10.0.0.185(C00E85R1P11) have an improper access control vulnerability. The software incorrectly restricts access to a function interface from an unauthorized actor, the attacker tricks the user into installing a crafted application, successful exploit could allow the attacker do certain unauthenticated operations.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-1800?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei P30 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1800?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-1800 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-2020-1800 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-1800 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w87g-chjw-79mj.