CVE-2019-8792 Cross-site scripting in Shazam-Android

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript code by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted URL in the Shazam mobile app.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-8792?

CVE-2019-8792 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Shazam-Android, published on 18 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An injection issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in Shazam Android App Version 9.25.0, Shazam iOS App Version 12.11.0. Processing a maliciously crafted URL may lead to arbitrary javascript code execution.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8792?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Shazam.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8792?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8792 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2019-8792 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8792 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f48w-q85w-r7rw.

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