CVE-2023-29747 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An exposed component in the Android app allows attackers to modify SharedPreference data, potentially causing application malfunctions or ad display exceptions.

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-2023-29747?

CVE-2023-29747 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Story Saver for Instragram - Video Downloader 1.0.6 for Android exists exposed component, the component provides the method to modify the SharedPreference file. The attacker can use the method to modify the data in any SharedPreference file, these data will be loaded into the memory when the application is opened. Depending on how the data is used, this can result in various attack consequences, such as ad display exceptions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29747?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Story Saver for Instagram - Video Downloader Project Story Saver for Instagram - Video Downloader.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29747?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29747 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-2023-29747 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-29747 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vmq6-7pwx-8xhv.

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