CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22404: Path Traversal

First published: Thu Oct 28 2021(Updated: )

There is a Directory traversal vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

Credit: psirt@huawei.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Huawei EMUI=9.1.0
Huawei EMUI=9.1.1
Huawei EMUI=10.0.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.0
Huawei EMUI=10.1.1
Huawei EMUI=11.0.0
Huawei Magic UI=2.1.1
Huawei Magic UI=3.0.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.1.0
Huawei Magic UI=3.1.1
Huawei Magic UI=4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22404?

    CVE-2021-22404 has a medium severity level due to its potential impact on service confidentiality.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22404?

    To fix CVE-2021-22404, users should update their Huawei devices to the latest version of EMUI or Magic UI that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which Huawei software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22404?

    CVE-2021-22404 affects Huawei EMUI versions 9.1.0, 9.1.1, 10.0.0, 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 11.0.0, as well as Magic UI versions 2.1.1, 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 3.1.1, and 4.0.0.

  • Can CVE-2021-22404 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2021-22404 may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, thereby compromising confidentiality.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-22404?

    CVE-2021-22404 can be exploited through directory traversal attacks, allowing attackers to access files outside the intended directory structure.

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