Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-37104 is a server-side request forgery issue affecting HUAWEI P40 version 10.1.0.118(C00E116R3P3). A successful attack could let an attacker reach resources they should not access. Public data provided here does not include severity scoring, exploit details, or confirmed exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize based on confirmed device presence. If the exact affected P40 version exists in the environment, assign an owner to check Huawei guidance and remediate. If not present, track as low operational urgency with documented non-exposure.
Technical view
The CVE describes insufficient parameter validation while handling some messages, resulting in SSRF behavior. The only affected product and version listed is HUAWEI P40 10.1.0.118(C00E116R3P3). No CVSS, CWE, or detailed attack prerequisites are provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to HUAWEI P40 devices running exactly 10.1.0.118(C00E116R3P3). The sources do not identify other Huawei models, later versions, cloud services, or enterprise infrastructure as affected.
Exploitation context
The CVE record says successful exploitation could access restricted resources. The source bundle provides no proof of active exploitation, and KEV status is false. It also does not provide exploit maturity, attacker authentication requirements, or network reachability details.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The record identifies SSRF from insufficient parameter validation during message handling, but omits CVSS, CWE, affected components, and remediation details in the provided bundle. Avoid assuming broader Huawei ecosystem impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory HUAWEI P40 devices and confirm firmware versions.
- Check Huawei PSIRT guidance for the official fix or workaround.
- Update affected devices if Huawei provides a fixed release.
- Reduce exposure to untrusted message sources where feasible.
Validation and detection
- Verify whether any HUAWEI P40 devices run 10.1.0.118(C00E116R3P3).
- Compare device versions against the Huawei PSIRT advisory.
- Record that KEV does not list confirmed exploitation.
- Monitor Huawei and CVE sources for updated severity or remediation details.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20210922-01-ssrf-enCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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