CVE-2026-41985: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in Huawei HarmonyOS
CVE-2026-41985 is a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in the package management module of Huawei HarmonyOS version 6.1.0. It involves improper access control (CWE-284) and may impact service integrity if exploited. The vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction, with a medium severity score of 5.1. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41985) in Huawei HarmonyOS 6.1.0 is a use-after-free flaw within the package management module, categorized under improper access control (CWE-284). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high complexity, high privileges, and user interaction. Successful exploitation can lead to partial loss of confidentiality, high impact on integrity, and low impact on availability, potentially affecting the integrity of system services. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability may compromise the integrity of services within HarmonyOS 6.1.0. The CVSS score reflects a medium severity impact, with potential for attackers to alter or manipulate system components due to improper access control and use-after-free conditions. Confidentiality and availability impacts are limited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit exposure by restricting access to high privilege accounts and avoid untrusted user interactions with the package management module.
CVE-2026-41985: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in Huawei HarmonyOS
Description
CVE-2026-41985 is a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in the package management module of Huawei HarmonyOS version 6.1.0. It involves improper access control (CWE-284) and may impact service integrity if exploited. The vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction, with a medium severity score of 5.1. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41985) in Huawei HarmonyOS 6.1.0 is a use-after-free flaw within the package management module, categorized under improper access control (CWE-284). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high complexity, high privileges, and user interaction. Successful exploitation can lead to partial loss of confidentiality, high impact on integrity, and low impact on availability, potentially affecting the integrity of system services. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability may compromise the integrity of services within HarmonyOS 6.1.0. The CVSS score reflects a medium severity impact, with potential for attackers to alter or manipulate system components due to improper access control and use-after-free conditions. Confidentiality and availability impacts are limited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit exposure by restricting access to high privilege accounts and avoid untrusted user interactions with the package management module.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- huawei
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-23T01:42:44.930Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a27c1d4e29bf47b50690094
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 07:33:40 UTC
Last enriched: 06/16/2026, 08:46:58 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 52
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