CVE-2026-28547: Huawei HarmonyOS · Access of Uninitialized Pointer
Affects Huawei HarmonyOSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.8 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.07% 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:L/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| HuaweiHarmonyOS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-28547, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict local access to devices running HarmonyOS 6.0.0, especially limiting untrusted users from accessing the scanning module or related system components. 2) Monitor Huawei's official security advisories closely for the release of patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly upon availability. 3) Employ device hardening techniques such as disabling unnecessary scanning features or modules if feasible to reduce the attack surface. 4) Use endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting abnormal system crashes or behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts. 5) In multi-user or shared environments, enforce strict user access controls and session management to prevent unauthorized local access. 6) Conduct regular system stability and integrity checks to identify early signs of exploitation or instability caused by this vulnerability. 7) For critical deployments, consider network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from sensitive systems. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and proactive patch management specific to the nature of this vulnerability.
Description
Vulnerability of uninitialized pointer access in the scanning module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.