CVE-2020-25900 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

HelloTalk through 3.4.1 stores full-precision GPS coordinates even when the user had intended to share only a country or city. Furthermore, these coordinates are placed into a database on the client of other users. (The client side was changed in 2019 to encrypt that database.)

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-359

References

https://isopach.dev/CVE-2020-25900/

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-25900?

CVE-2020-25900 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). HelloTalk through 3.4.1 stores full-precision GPS coordinates even when the user had intended to share only a country or city. Furthermore, these coordinates are placed into a database on the client o...

How severe is CVE-2020-25900?

CVE-2020-25900 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-25900?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.