CVE-2024-5163 Improper permission settings in com.transsion.carlcare

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Improper permission settings in the TECNO Carlcare app allow attackers to access user passwords and compromise account security.

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-2024-5163?

CVE-2024-5163 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in TECNO com.transsion.carlcare, published on 17 Jun 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper permission settings for mobile applications (com.transsion.carlcare) may lead to user password and account security risks.

Weakness: CWE-280, CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5163?

How do I fix CVE-2024-5163?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5163 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-2024-5163 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5163 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gp2x-43x3-838x.

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