CVE-2023-27648

Directory Traversal vulnerability found in T-ME Studios Change Color of Keypad v.1.275.1.277 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dex…

Critical · published April 14, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty remote attacker can exploit a directory traversal vulnerability in T-ME Studios' Change Color of Keypad version 1.275.1.277, and it's absolutely critical! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a delivery person who can open a back door to your house and access your personal belongings without you knowing. Just like letting someone into your home who shouldn't be there, this flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through internal storage, compromising your entire system. If exploited, an attacker could run malicious code, potentially leading to full control of the device, stealing sensitive information, or even manipulating settings to harm the user. This is a security nightmare that could lead to catastrophic data breaches or total device failure!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a delivery person who can open a back door to your house and access your personal belongings without you knowing. Just like letting someone into your home who shouldn't be there, this flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through internal storage, compromising your entire system. This directory traversal vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass the application's security controls, accessing the dex file in internal storage to execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run malicious code, potentially leading to full control of the device, stealing sensitive information, or even manipulating settings to harm the user. This is a security nightmare that could lead to catastrophic data breaches or total device failure! Immediately update to the latest version of the application that addresses this vulnerability. Conduct a thorough audit of your internal storage access settings and implement strict input validation checks to prevent similar exploits in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll reinforce your security and keep those digital intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
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
0.02596 · 85.2th percentile
Published
2023-04-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 APR 00:00Z
    Directory Traversal vulnerability found in T-ME Studios Change Color of Keypad v.1.275.1.277 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the dex…
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