CVE-2023-39407 Path traversal in HarmonyOS

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can access unauthorized files in HarmonyOS Watchkit, compromising data confidentiality and integrity.

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-2023-39407?

CVE-2023-39407 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Huawei Harmonyos, published on 25 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Watchkit has a risk of unauthorized file access.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality and integrity.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39407?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Huawei Harmonyos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39407?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39407 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2023-39407 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39407 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Huawei Harmonyos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wch9-46jr-mwf3.

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