VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2023-49794
CVSS score6.7 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.25%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2024-01-02
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Description
KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available.
Weakness classification
- CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Primary references
- security-advisories@github.com — Product
- security-advisories@github.com — Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Product
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Vendor Advisory