CVE-2021-33057 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass location permissions in the QQ mobile app to retrieve the device's precise physical coordinates without user consent.
- 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-2021-33057?
CVE-2021-33057 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The QQ application 8.7.1 for Android and iOS does not enforce the permission requirements (e.g., android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) for determining the device's physical location. An attacker can use qq.createMapContext to create a MapContext object, use MapContext.moveToLocation to move the center of the map to the device's location, and use MapContext.getCenterLocation to get the latitude and longitude of the current map center.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-33057?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tencent Qq.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33057?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-33057 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-2021-33057 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-33057 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28mf-w32g-rfg3.