CVE-2021-39978 SQL injection in HarmonyOS
An attacker can exploit a SQL injection flaw in the HarmonyOS Telephony application to compromise user privacy and security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-39978?
CVE-2021-39978 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos, published on 3 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Telephony application has a SQL Injection vulnerability.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause privacy and security issues.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Huawei Harmonyos.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2021-39978 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39978 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Huawei Harmonyos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7j3-5r27-8g3h.