CVE-2024-23388 Open redirect in "Mercari" App for Android

Medium 6.1 Published Updated

A remote attacker can redirect users to arbitrary websites via a custom URL scheme, facilitating phishing attacks against Mercari Android app users.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-23388?

CVE-2024-23388 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mercari, Inc. "Mercari" App for Android, published on 26 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme issue in "Mercari" App for Android prior to version 5.78.0 allows a remote attacker to lead a user to access an arbitrary website via the vulnerable App. As a result, the user may become a victim of a phishing attack.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-23388?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mercari Mercari.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23388?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-23388 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-23388 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-23388 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xx65-34vr-mqrj.

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