CVE-2023-29733 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthorized apps can modify shared preferences in the Lock Master Android app, leading to functionality manipulation and severe privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-29733?
CVE-2023-29733 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Lock Master app 2.2.4 for Android allows unauthorized apps to modify the values in its SharedPreference files. These files hold data that affects many app functions. Malicious modifications by unauthorized apps can cause security issues, such as functionality manipulation, resulting in a severe escalation of privilege attack.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29733?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dualspace Lock Master.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29733?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29733 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-2023-29733 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29733 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwr9-3qwm-5crv.