Vulnerability Description
The TrackR Bravo mobile app stores the account password used to authenticate to the cloud API in cleartext in the cache.db file. Updated apps, version 5.1.6 for iOS and 2.2.5 for Android, have been released by the vendor to address the vulnerabilities in CVE-2016-6538, CVE-2016-6539, CVE-2016-6540 and CVE-2016-6541.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Thetrackr | Trackr Bravo Firmware | < 2.2.5 |
| Thetrackr | Trackr Bravo | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93874Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.rapid7.com/2016/10/25/multiple-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-tracker-vulExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/617567Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/TNOY-AF3KCZThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93874Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.rapid7.com/2016/10/25/multiple-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-tracker-vulExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/617567Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/TNOY-AF3KCZThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6538?
CVE-2016-6538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The TrackR Bravo mobile app stores the account password used to authenticate to the cloud API in cleartext in the cache.db file. Updated apps, version 5.1.6 for iOS and 2.2.5 for Android, have been re...
How severe is CVE-2016-6538?
CVE-2016-6538 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thetrackr Trackr Bravo Firmware, Thetrackr Trackr Bravo.