CVE-2019-13406 Advan VD-1 has a vulnerability that allows remote arbitrary APK installation

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can remotely install arbitrary APKs on Advan VD-1 devices without authentication due to broken access control in the firmware.

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-2019-13406?

CVE-2019-13406 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in AndroVideo Advan VD-1 firmware, published on 29 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A broken access control vulnerability found in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230. An attacker can send a POST request to cgibin/ApkUpload.cgi to install arbitrary APK without any authentication.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13406?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Androvideo Vd 1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13406?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13406 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-13406 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13406 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4xp-cc3j-2w8r.

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