Is CVE-2023-44116 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-44116 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-44116 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-44116 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-44116?

CVE-2023-44116 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-44116

CWE-306Published: October 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability of access permissions not being strictly verified in the APPWidget module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause some apps to run without being authorized.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability involves improper verification of access permissions in the APPWidget module of Huawei HarmonyOS. Rated at 9.8 CVSS, it is a critical flaw that could allow unauthorized application execution.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of Huawei HarmonyOS to receive the necessary security fixes.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-44116 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.