CVE-2018-11922

Configurations in Android Build

High · published November 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
12.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A misconfigured app is silently recording your every tap! The Touch Pal application collects user behavior data without any user awareness – that's just not cool! Think of it like a restaurant server eavesdropping on your conversations without your consent, taking notes on your dining preferences while you enjoy your meal – sneaky and downright invasive. This flaw puts your personal behavior data at risk, potentially allowing malicious actors to snoop on your activities without your knowledge. Your preferences, habits, and private interactions could be collected and exploited, creating a situation that's absolutely unsettling!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant server eavesdropping on your conversations without your consent, taking notes on your dining preferences while you enjoy your meal – sneaky and downright invasive. The vulnerability stems from improper configuration settings in the Touch Pal application, which leads to the unauthorized collection of user behavior data without the user's consent.

What to do

This flaw puts your personal behavior data at risk, potentially allowing malicious actors to snoop on your activities without your knowledge. Your preferences, habits, and private interactions could be collected and exploited, creating a situation that's absolutely unsettling! To protect your data, ensure that you’re using the latest version of Touch Pal by updating to the patched release. Regularly review app permissions on your devices and disable any that seem unnecessary. Also, consider reaching out to the app developers to report your concerns about privacy settings. You've got this! Secure your data with these steps, and you'll be a privacy hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00228 · 12.8th percentile
Published
2024-11-26T08:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 NOV 08:55Z
    Configurations in Android Build
    cvelistv5