CVE-2021-22308: Low severity emui 5.0 vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2021
·
Updated

There is a Business Logic Errors vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone. The malicious apps installed on the device can keep taking screenshots in the background. This issue does not cause system errors, but may cause personal information leakage.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Huawei Emui=10.0.0
Huawei Emui=10.1.0
Huawei Emui=10.1.1
Huawei Emui=11.0.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.0.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.0
Huawei Magic Ui=3.1.1
Huawei Magic Ui=4.0.0

Event History

Jun 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22308?

The severity of CVE-2021-22308 is categorized as moderate due to the potential for personal information leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22308?

To fix CVE-2021-22308, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest available software version provided by Huawei.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2021-22308?

CVE-2021-22308 affects Huawei devices running EMUI versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 11.0.0 and Magic UI versions 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.1.1, and 4.0.0.

4

What exploits are associated with CVE-2021-22308?

CVE-2021-22308 can be exploited by malicious apps that are already installed on the device to take unauthorized screenshots.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-22308?

The potential impact of CVE-2021-22308 includes the risk of sensitive personal information being exposed without the user's consent.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203