Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in the Boomerang Parental Control application before 13.83 for Android. The app is missing the android:allowBackup="false" attribute in the manifest. This allows the user to backup the internal memory of the app to a PC. This gives the user access to the API token that is used to authenticate requests to the API.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nationaledtech | Boomerang | < 13.83 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sec-consult.com/blog/detail/the-hidden-costs-of-parental-control-apps/Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/12ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://useboomerang.com/Product
- https://sec-consult.com/blog/detail/the-hidden-costs-of-parental-control-apps/Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/12ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://useboomerang.com/Product
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-36620?
CVE-2023-36620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in the Boomerang Parental Control application before 13.83 for Android. The app is missing the android:allowBackup="false" attribute in the manifest. This allows the user to ba...
How severe is CVE-2023-36620?
CVE-2023-36620 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-36620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nationaledtech Boomerang.