Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme in Mercari App for Android



Published: 2024-01-24
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-23388
CWE-ID CWE-939
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Mercari
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme

EUVDB-ID: #VU85755

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23388

CWE-ID: CWE-939 - Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application fails to restrict custom URL schemes properly. A remote attacker can trick a victim to access an arbitrary website.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mercari: before 5.78.0

External links

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN70818619/index.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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