CVE-2025-58282 is a permissions and access control vulnerability categorized under CWE-264, discovered in the camera module of Huawei's HarmonyOS versions 5.0.1 and 5.1.0. The flaw arises from improper enforcement of permission controls, which could allow a local attacker with low privileges and requiring user interaction to access camera-related services beyond their authorization. The vulnerability impacts service confidentiality by potentially exposing camera data or metadata, but it does not affect the integrity or availability of the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 2.8, reflecting low severity due to the requirement for local access (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), low privileges (PR:L), and user interaction (UI:R). The scope remains unchanged (S:U), and the impact is limited to confidentiality (C:L) with no impact on integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild, and no patches have been published at the time of disclosure. This vulnerability highlights the importance of strict permission enforcement in sensitive modules like the camera, especially in mobile operating systems where user privacy is critical. Attackers would need to convince or trick a user into interaction and have local access to exploit this flaw, limiting its practical exploitation scenarios.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-58282 is relatively low but non-negligible. Organizations using Huawei devices running the affected HarmonyOS versions could face confidentiality risks if an attacker gains local access to devices and successfully exploits the vulnerability. This could lead to unauthorized access to camera data or services, potentially exposing sensitive visual information or metadata. While the vulnerability does not compromise system integrity or availability, the breach of confidentiality could affect privacy compliance, especially under GDPR regulations. The requirement for local access and user interaction reduces the likelihood of widespread exploitation but does not eliminate insider threats or targeted attacks. Organizations with mobile workforces or those issuing Huawei devices to employees should be aware of this risk and monitor for suspicious local activity. The absence of known exploits in the wild suggests limited current threat but does not preclude future exploitation once the vulnerability becomes more widely known.

To mitigate CVE-2025-58282, European organizations should implement several specific measures beyond generic advice: 1) Enforce strict local user privilege management on Huawei devices to minimize the number of users with low-level access capable of exploiting the vulnerability. 2) Educate users about the risks of social engineering or phishing attempts that could induce the required user interaction for exploitation. 3) Monitor device logs and behavior for unusual camera access patterns or unauthorized permission changes. 4) Restrict physical access to devices to prevent unauthorized local access. 5) Deploy mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies and remotely manage permissions. 6) Stay informed about Huawei’s security advisories and apply patches promptly once available. 7) Consider disabling or restricting camera module access on devices where camera use is not essential. These targeted actions will reduce the attack surface and limit the vulnerability’s exploitation potential.