CVE-2025-58278 – This CVE describes an identity authentication b... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2025-58278?

CVE-2025-58278 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). This CVE describes an identity authentication bypass vulnerability in Huawei's Gallery app that allows unauthorized access to protected content. Successful exploitation could compromise service confidentiality by exposing private photos or media. This affects Huawei device users running vulnerable versions of the Gallery app.

📋 TL;DR

This CVE describes an identity authentication bypass vulnerability in Huawei's Gallery app that allows unauthorized access to protected content. Successful exploitation could compromise service confidentiality by exposing private photos or media. This affects Huawei device users running vulnerable versions of the Gallery app.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Huawei Gallery app

Versions: Specific versions not detailed in reference; affected versions mentioned in Huawei security bulletin

Operating Systems: HarmonyOS, Android-based EMUI

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Vulnerability affects the Gallery application specifically; impact may vary based on device model and OS version.

📦 What is this software?

Harmonyos by Huawei

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete compromise of private gallery content including sensitive photos, videos, and metadata without user knowledge or consent.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized access to protected albums or media that should require authentication, potentially exposing personal content.

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If Mitigated

Limited exposure if app permissions are restricted and device security features are enabled.

🌐 Internet-Facing: LOW - The Gallery app primarily handles local device content rather than internet-facing services.

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Risk exists for local device compromise if malicious apps or users gain access to the vulnerable Gallery component.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No

Complexity: MEDIUM

Exploitation likely requires local access or malicious app installation; no public exploit details available.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Update available via Huawei security bulletin

Vendor Advisory: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/10/

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

1. Open Huawei AppGallery 2. Check for Gallery app updates 3. Install latest version 4. Verify update completion

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Restrict Gallery Permissions

all

Limit Gallery app permissions to reduce attack surface

Settings > Apps > Gallery > Permissions > Disable unnecessary permissions

Enable Device Lock

all

Use device lock screen to prevent unauthorized physical access

Settings > Security > Screen lock & passwords > Set up lock screen

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Disable or uninstall Gallery app if not essential
Use alternative gallery applications from trusted sources

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check Gallery app version against Huawei security bulletin; vulnerable if running affected version

Check Version:

Settings > Apps > Gallery > App info > Version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify Gallery app is updated to latest version from Huawei AppGallery

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unauthorized access attempts to Gallery protected content
Gallery app crash logs with authentication errors

Network Indicators:

Unusual Gallery app network activity if cloud sync enabled

SIEM Query:

app:"Gallery" AND (event:"authentication_failure" OR event:"unauthorized_access")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2025-58278

CVSS v3 Score: 6.2 (MEDIUM)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CWE: CWE-200

EPSS Score: 0.01% exploit probability (1.8th percentile)

Published: October 11, 2025

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

🔗 References

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/10/ Vendor Advisory

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