CVE-2019-15426 Missing authorization in n/a
A confused deputy vulnerability in the Xiaomi PowerKeeper app allows any local app to modify wireless settings without proper authorization.
- 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-2019-15426?
CVE-2019-15426 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 5S Plus Android device with a build fingerprint of Xiaomi/natrium/natrium:6.0.1/MXB48T/7.1.5:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.miui.powerkeeper app (versionCode=40000, versionName=4.0.00) that allows unauthorized wireless settings modification via a confused deputy attack. This capability can be accessed by any app co-located on the device.
Weakness: CWE-610
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mi 5s Plus Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15426?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15426 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-2019-15426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3g8j-xx34-v7jr.