HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-7928
MEDIUM

CVE-2018-7928

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 9, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is a security vulnerability which could lead to Factory Reset Protection (FRP) bypass in the MyCloud APP with the versions before 8.1.2.303 installed on some Huawei smart phones. When re-configuring the mobile phone using the FRP function, an attacker can replace the old account with a new one through special steps by exploit this vulnerability. As a result, the FRP function is bypassed.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-7928 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

westerndigital1 product(s)
my cloud
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180930-01-mycloud-en
ADVISORYhttp://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180930-01-mycloud-en

All References (2)

→
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180930-01-mycloud-enVendor Advisory
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http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180930-01-mycloud-enVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-7928
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 9, 2018

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-7928 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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