CVE-2025-58277 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) found in Huawei's HarmonyOS Camera application versions 5.0.1 and 5.1.0. The flaw stems from a permission verification bypass, which means that the Camera app fails to properly enforce access controls, allowing unauthorized users to access sensitive data that should be protected. The vulnerability impacts service confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or availability. According to the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), exploitation requires physical or local network access (Attack Vector: Physical), high attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, with a scope unchanged. The confidentiality impact is high, indicating that sensitive information could be leaked if exploited. No patches or exploits are currently publicly available, and no known active exploitation has been reported. This vulnerability is significant because it compromises sensitive data confidentiality through a core system app, potentially exposing private user information or sensitive camera data. Organizations using Huawei devices with the affected HarmonyOS versions should be aware of this risk and prepare to apply patches once released. The vulnerability highlights the importance of robust permission checks in mobile OS components, especially those handling sensitive hardware like cameras.

For European organizations, the primary impact is the potential unauthorized exposure of sensitive information captured or managed by the Camera app on Huawei devices running affected HarmonyOS versions. This could lead to privacy violations, data leakage, and potential compliance issues under regulations such as GDPR. The confidentiality breach could affect individuals and organizations relying on Huawei devices for secure communications or sensitive operations. Although the attack requires local access and user interaction, insider threats or targeted attacks could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized data access. The absence of integrity or availability impact limits the scope of disruption but does not diminish the risk to data privacy. Organizations in sectors such as government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure using Huawei devices may face increased risk. The medium severity suggests a moderate but non-critical threat level, warranting timely mitigation to prevent exploitation.

1. Monitor Huawei's official security advisories for patches addressing CVE-2025-58277 and apply them promptly once available. 2. Restrict physical and network access to Huawei devices running affected HarmonyOS versions, especially in sensitive environments. 3. Implement strict user access controls and device usage policies to minimize unauthorized user interaction with the Camera app. 4. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security configurations and monitor device behavior for suspicious activity. 5. Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted applications or links that could trigger the vulnerability. 6. Where feasible, disable or limit Camera app permissions on devices used in high-risk contexts until patches are applied. 7. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on Huawei device deployments to identify and mitigate related risks. 8. Consider segmentation of networks and devices to reduce the attack surface and limit lateral movement in case of compromise.