# CVE-2026-24792: OpenHarmony remote code execution in pre-installed apps

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-24792-openharmony-remote-code-execution-in-pre-installed-apps  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-19. Updated: 2026-05-19  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-24792 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-05-19

OpenHarmony is an open-source operating system used across various smart devices and IoT hardware. A security vulnerability in version 6.0 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute unauthorized code within pre-installed applications. This could lead to the compromise of sensitive user data or a complete loss of control over the affected device.

Technologies: [OpenHarmony](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/openharmony). Vendors: [OpenHarmony](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/openharmony).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-24792 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-24792 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-24792?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 19 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** OpenHarmony v6.0 and prior versions.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-24792?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-24792 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-24792?** Check whether you run OpenHarmony at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A race condition vulnerability (CWE-364) exists in the signal handling mechanisms of OpenHarmony v6.0 and earlier. This flaw allows a remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code within the context of pre-installed applications. The vulnerability is reachable over the network without user interaction. Successful exploitation could result in high impacts to confidentiality and availability, potentially allowing an attacker to gain persistent access or disrupt system services. Users are advised to monitor for security updates from the OpenHarmony project.

## Affected products

- OpenHarmony OpenHarmony v6.0 and prior versions

## Timeline

- 2026-05-19: disclosed: CVE published to NVD dataset

## References

- [https://gitcode.com/openharmony/security/tree/master/zh/security-disclosure/2026/2026-04.md](https://gitcode.com/openharmony/security/tree/master/zh/security-disclosure/2026/2026-04.md)

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