CVE-2023-29727 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthorized applications can delete privacy settings data in the Call Blocker Android app, leading to privilege escalation and functionality disruption.

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-2023-29727?

CVE-2023-29727 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Call Blocker application 6.6.3 for Android allows unauthorized applications to use exposed components to delete data stored in its database that is related to user privacy settings and affects the implementation of the normal functionality of the application. An attacker can use this to cause an escalation of privilege attack.

Weakness: CWE-922

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29727?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Applika Call Blocker.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29727?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29727 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-2023-29727 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29727 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rxg5-326q-pvp8.

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