CVE-2023-41826 Missing authorization in Phones
Local attackers can hijack PendingIntents to access files or interact with protected components in the Motorola Device Help app.
- 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-2023-41826?
CVE-2023-41826 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Motorola Phones, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in Motorola Device Help (Genie) application that could allow local attackers to access files or interact with non-exported software components without permission.
Weakness: CWE-927
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41826?
How do I fix CVE-2023-41826?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-41826 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-2023-41826 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-41826 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mgfm-pwcx-vrf6.