The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
# CVE-2025-68966 PoC - Huawei Notepad Permission Control Bypass
# This is a conceptual PoC demonstrating the permission bypass vulnerability
# Note: Actual exploitation requires specific conditions and local access
import os
import sys
def check_vulnerability():
"""Check if Notepad module is vulnerable"""
print("[+] Checking CVE-2025-68966 vulnerability status...")
# Check if Notepad module exists
notepad_paths = [
"C:\\Program Files\\Huawei\\Notepad\\Notepad.exe",
"C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Huawei\\Notepad\\Notepad.exe",
"/usr/share/huawei/notepad/notepad"
]
vulnerable = False
for path in notepad_paths:
if os.path.exists(path):
print(f"[+] Found Notepad at: {path}")
# In real scenario, check specific version against affected versions
# Attempt to trigger permission bypass via specific input
vulnerable = True
if vulnerable:
print("[!] System may be vulnerable to CVE-2025-68966")
print("[!] Recommendation: Apply Huawei security patch immediately")
else:
print("[-] Notepad module not found or not vulnerable")
return vulnerable
def exploit_attempt():
"""
Conceptual exploit steps for demonstration:
1. Identify vulnerable Notepad installation
2. Trigger permission bypass via specific input/method
3. Access restricted content
"""
print("\n[+] Conceptual exploit demonstration")
print("[-] This requires:")
print(" 1. Local access to target system")
print(" 2. Specific Notepad version without patch")
print(" 3. Knowledge of bypass trigger conditions")
print("\n[!] Contact Huawei PSIRT for detailed vulnerability information")
if __name__ == "__main__":
check_vulnerability()
exploit_attempt()