CVE-2018-15753 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Hardcoded DES key in MensaMax Android app allows attackers to decrypt sensitive login credentials from transmitted data.

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-2018-15753?

CVE-2018-15753 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in the MensaMax (aka com.breustedt.mensamax) application 4.3 for Android. The use of a Hard-coded DES Cryptographic Key allows an attacker who decodes the application to decrypt transmitted data such as the login username and password.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15753?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mensamax Mensamax.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15753?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15753 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-15753 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15753 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5648-r6xq-fcf9.

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