CVE-2025-68967 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-264, indicating improper permissions, privileges, or access controls within Huawei's HarmonyOS 6.0.0 print module. The flaw arises from insufficient permission checks that allow an attacker with local access to the device to exploit the print service. According to the CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L), the attack requires local access but no privileges or user interaction, making it relatively accessible for local attackers. The vulnerability affects the integrity and availability of the print service, potentially enabling unauthorized modification or disruption of printing operations, which could impact service reliability and data accuracy. The scope is changed (S:C), meaning the vulnerability can affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component, possibly impacting other system components or services. No confidentiality impact is noted, but integrity and availability are compromised. Currently, there are no known exploits in the wild, and no patches have been published yet. The vulnerability was reserved in late December 2025 and published in January 2026, indicating recent discovery. This issue is particularly relevant for environments where HarmonyOS devices are used in critical printing workflows or where print services are integrated with sensitive operations.

For European organizations, the vulnerability poses a risk primarily to operational integrity and availability of printing services on HarmonyOS devices. Organizations relying on Huawei devices for printing or document management could experience unauthorized alterations or denial of print services, potentially disrupting business processes. While confidentiality is not directly impacted, the integrity and availability issues could lead to operational delays, data inaccuracies, or loss of trust in document handling. Critical sectors such as government, finance, and manufacturing that utilize HarmonyOS devices may face increased risk of service disruption. The requirement for local access limits remote exploitation but insider threats or compromised local devices could leverage this vulnerability. Given the growing adoption of Huawei technology in Europe, especially in telecommunications and enterprise environments, the impact could extend to supply chain and operational continuity concerns.

1. Monitor Huawei's official channels for patches addressing CVE-2025-68967 and apply updates promptly once available. 2. Restrict local physical and logical access to HarmonyOS devices, especially those used for printing, to trusted personnel only. 3. Implement strict access controls and auditing on print services to detect unauthorized usage or anomalies. 4. Employ endpoint security solutions capable of monitoring and restricting unauthorized local activities on HarmonyOS devices. 5. Where possible, isolate printing services on dedicated devices or networks to minimize exposure. 6. Conduct regular security awareness training emphasizing the risks of local device compromise. 7. Consider alternative printing solutions or platforms if patching is delayed or not feasible in critical environments. 8. Maintain comprehensive logging of print service operations to facilitate forensic analysis if exploitation is suspected.