CVE-2019-15340 Missing authorization in n/a
A pre-installed Xiaomi factory app allows any local app to disable or enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS without requiring the necessary permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-15340?
CVE-2019-15340 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Android device with a build fingerprint of xiaomi/sakura_india/sakura_india:8.1.0/OPM1.171019.019/V9.6.4.0.ODMMIFD:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.huaqin.factory app (versionCode=1, versionName=QL1715_201805292006) that allows any app co-located on the device to programmatically disable and enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS without the corresponding access permission through an exported interface.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15340?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mi Redmi 6 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15340?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15340 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-2019-15340 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15340 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5587-h4wr-6c27.