CVE-2012-2562 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute sensitive commands like tracking or wiping data via SMS due to missing origin verification in the MobileTrack Android app.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2562?
CVE-2012-2562 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 May 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Xelex MobileTrack application 2.3.7 and earlier for Android does not verify the origin of SMS commands, which allows remote attackers to execute a (1) LOCATE, (2) TRACK, (3) UPDATECFG, (4) UPDATEACCT, (5) STAT, (6) TERM, or (7) WIPE command via an SMS message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2562?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xelex Mobiletrack.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2562?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2562 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2012-2562 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2562 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-582v-h4w6-q3j2.