Chess Play and Learn App com.chess AndroidManifest.xml backup
28Vexday Risk Score
No sign of exploitation. It has a public proof of concept.
ssvc Attendcvss 2.4epss 0.1%
exploitation probability
0.1%top 97% of all CVEs
observed exploitation
nono source reports it
1 public exploit(s)
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.
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Affected products
Chess · Play and Learn Apppublic PoCs found — 1
cve_referencegithub.com/honestcorrupt/CHESS.COM-CVE-REQUESTunverified⚠ Public resources, to assess the exposure of systems you control or are authorized to test. Test only with authorization.