CVE-2019-9938 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers on the same network can download arbitrary files from the device due to insufficient authorization checks in the file transfer feature.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-9938?
CVE-2019-9938 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SHAREit application before 4.0.42 for Android allows a remote attacker (on the same network or joining public "open" Wi-Fi hotspots created by the application when file transfer is initiated) to download arbitrary files from the device including contacts, photos, videos, sound clips, etc. The attacker must be authenticated as a "recognized device."
Weakness: CWE-639
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9938?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ushareit Shareit.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9938?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9938 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-2019-9938 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9938 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j82h-gmgf-2c58.