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CVE-2019-16681

4.7 · MEDIUM

The Traveloka application 3.14.0 for Android exports com.traveloka.android.activity.common.WebViewActivity, leading to the opening of arbitrary URLs, which can inject deceptive content into the UI.

Published Sep 21, 2019CWE-79EPSS 0.70%

Overview

CVE-2019-16681 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 21, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Traveloka application 3.14.0 for Android exports com.traveloka.android.activity.common.WebViewActivity, leading to the opening of arbitrary URLs, which can inject deceptive content into the UI. (When in physical possession of the device, opening local files is also possible.) NOTE: As of 2019-09-23, the vendor has not agreed that this issue has serious impact. The vendor states that the issue is not critical because it does not allow Elevation of Privilege, Sensitive Data Leakage, or any critical unauthorized activity from a malicious user. The vendor also states that a victim must first install a malicious APK to their application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/tarantula-team/Traveloka-Android-App-Critical-VulnerabilityRefweb.archive.org/web/20190923165849/https://github.com/tarantula-team/Traveloka-Android-App-Critical-VulnerabilityGitHubgithub.com/tarantula-team/Traveloka-Android-App-Critical-Vulnerability

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16681?

CVE-2019-16681 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 21, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-16681?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-16681?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-16681?

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