CVE-2023-49794

MEDIUM

kernelsu < 0.7.1 - Authentication Bypass via Malicious APK Spoofing

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available.

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 6.7
EPSS 0.0025
EPSS Percentile 16.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-290
Status published
Products (1)
kernelsu/kernelsu < 0.7.1
Published Jan 02, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026