CVE-2017-9819 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass authentication in the BHIM Android app due to improper OTP restrictions, potentially taking over user accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9819?
CVE-2017-9819 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The National Payments Corporation of India BHIM application 1.3 for Android does not properly restrict use of the OTP feature, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass authentication.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9819?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Npci Bharat Interface for Money \(Bhim\).
How do I fix CVE-2017-9819?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9819 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-2017-9819 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9819 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffrc-jg98-8v39.