CVE-2017-9820 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The National Payments Corporation of India BHIM application 1.3 for Android uses a custom keypad for which the input element is available to the Accessibility service, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass authentication.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Npci	Bharat Interface For Money \(Bhim\)	1.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://github.com/magicj3lly/appexploits/blob/master/BHIM-App-PreliminaryReportBroken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148925Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/magicj3lly/appexploits/blob/master/BHIM-App-PreliminaryReportBroken Link

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9820?

CVE-2017-9820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The National Payments Corporation of India BHIM application 1.3 for Android uses a custom keypad for which the input element is available to the Accessibility service, which makes it easier for attack...

How severe is CVE-2017-9820?

CVE-2017-9820 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9820?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Npci Bharat Interface For Money \(Bhim\).