CVE-2016-5233: Huawei Mate 8 smartphones with software NXT-AL10 before NXT-AL10C00B182, NXT-CL00 before NXT-CL00C92B182, N...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-5233 affects certain Huawei Mate 8 smartphones. A remote base station could obtain sensitive subscriber signal strength information because the phone did not properly verify security status. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations or users still operating Huawei Mate 8 devices on the listed pre-B182 software builds. Current enterprise exposure may be low if these 2016-era devices have been retired or updated. Prioritize as an asset hygiene issue unless affected Mate 8 devices remain in use for sensitive roles. The known impact is information exposure, but the absence of CVSS and exploitation evidence limits urgency. Mitigation focus: Inventory Huawei Mate 8 devices by model and software build.; Update listed models to the relevant B182 build or newer where available.; Retire unsupported Mate 8 devices that cannot receive vendor updates..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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