CVE-2025-58302: Huawei HarmonyOS · Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Affects Huawei HarmonyOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.09% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei HarmonyOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Monitor Huawei’s official security advisories and apply patches promptly once released for affected HarmonyOS versions. 2. Restrict local access to devices running HarmonyOS, including enforcing strong physical security controls and limiting user permissions. 3. Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying unusual privilege escalation or settings modifications on HarmonyOS devices. 4. Conduct regular audits of device configurations and permissions to detect anomalies. 5. Educate users on the risks of local device access and enforce policies to prevent unauthorized physical or network access. 6. Where possible, isolate critical Huawei devices within segmented network zones to reduce lateral movement opportunities. 7. Employ application whitelisting and integrity verification mechanisms to detect unauthorized changes to system components. 8. Collaborate with Huawei support channels for guidance and early access to patches or mitigations.
Description
CVE-2025-58302 is a high-severity permission control vulnerability in the Settings module of Huawei HarmonyOS affecting multiple versions from 2.0.0 to 4.3.1. The flaw allows unauthorized local attackers to gain elevated privileges without authentication or user interaction, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of system services. Exploitation requires local access but can lead to full system compromise. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild. European organizations using Huawei devices running HarmonyOS could face significant risks, especially in sectors relying on Huawei hardware. Mitigation involves applying vendor patches once available, restricting local access, and monitoring for suspicious activity.