CVE-2026-13514

LOW

Chess Play and Learn App com.chess AndroidManifest.xml backup

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

A weakness has been identified in Chess Play and Learn App up to 4.9.42 on Android. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.chess. This manipulation causes exposure of backup file to an unauthorized control sphere. It is feasible to perform the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor was informed early about this issue. They confirmed the existence and that they will address it. Furthermore, they explain that their bug bounty "explicitly excludes physical-access attacks". However, they appreciate the quality of the report and aim at making a goodwill payment to the researcher.

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vdb Entry vdb-entry
VDB-374522 | Chess Play and Learn App com.chess AndroidManifest.xml backup
https://vuldb.com/vuln/374522
Signature, Permissions Required signature permissions-required
VDB-374522 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA)
https://vuldb.com/vuln/374522/cti
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
CVE-2026-13514 | CVE Analysis and Report
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-13514
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
Submit #838880 | Chess.com Chess - Play and Learn (Android) 4.9.42 Information Disclosure
https://vuldb.com/submit/838880

Scores

CVSS v3 2.4
EPSS 0.0013
EPSS Percentile 3.2%
Attack Vector PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-285 CWE-530
Status published
Products (43)
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.0
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.1
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.10
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.11
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.12
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.13
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.14
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.15
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.16
Chess/Play and Learn App 4.9.17
... and 33 more
Published Jun 29, 2026
Tracked Since Jun 29, 2026