CVE-2024-5163CWE-732

Improper permission settings in com.transsion.carlcare

Critical · published June 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Improper permission settings in the Transsion Carlcare mobile app could expose user passwords, making it a prime target for attackers! Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk into your room just because the staff forgot to lock the door properly — super risky! This flaw allows unauthorized access to sensitive user data, putting your account security in jeopardy. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain access to user accounts, read sensitive information, and even take complete control of accounts. It’s absolutely devastating for users’ privacy and security when their credentials are at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk into your room just because the staff forgot to lock the door properly — super risky! This flaw allows unauthorized access to sensitive user data, putting your account security in jeopardy. The flaw arises from inadequate permission settings within the app, failing to restrict access to user data and sensitive functionalities, which can lead to unauthorized access and data leakage.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain access to user accounts, read sensitive information, and even take complete control of accounts. It’s absolutely devastating for users’ privacy and security when their credentials are at risk! Developers need to review and tighten permission settings immediately to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive information. A patch should be deployed as soon as possible to mitigate these risks and protect the users' accounts. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll bolster your app's security in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00509 · 42.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-732 · Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Published
2024-06-17T03:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JUN 03:07Z
    Improper permission settings in com.transsion.carlcare
    cvelistv5