CVE-2025-8207: Improper Export Vulnerability in Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App
TL;DR: CVE-2025-8207 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting the Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App on Android. It stems from improper export of application components, potentially allowing local attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or functionality.
Vulnerability Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-8207
- Description: The Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App 3.6.23 on Android exhibits an improper export vulnerability in the AndroidManifest.xml file. This allows a local attacker to potentially access internal components and sensitive information.
- CVSS Score: 5.3 (Medium)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
- CVSS Explanation: This vulnerability requires local access to the device. An attacker with low privileges can exploit it without user interaction, potentially leading to limited impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
- Exploit Requirements: Local access to an Android device with the vulnerable Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App installed.
- Affected Vendor: Canara Bank
- Affected Product: Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App
- Affected Version: 3.6.23
- CWE: CWE-926: Improper Export of Android Application Components
- CWE Explanation: This CWE refers to situations where Android application components (Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers) are incorrectly exposed, allowing unauthorized access and manipulation from other applications.
Timeline of Events
- Date Discovered: Unknown
- CVE Assigned: CVE-2025-8207
- Vulnerability Reported: Unknown
- Public Disclosure: 2025-07-26 (approximate, based on CVE entry date)
- Vendor Contacted: Early contact, no response.
Exploitability & Real-World Risk
While the exploit requires local access, the risk should not be dismissed. Malicious applications installed on the same device could potentially exploit this vulnerability. The impact is limited to the data accessible by the app, but this may include financial information and transaction history. In a real-world attack chain, a user might be tricked into installing a seemingly harmless app that then leverages this vulnerability to steal banking data.
Recommendations
- Update the App: Check for updates to the Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App on the Google Play Store. Install any available updates to receive the fix for this vulnerability, if one is released.
- Monitor App Permissions: Regularly review the permissions granted to apps installed on your device. Be cautious of apps requesting excessive or unnecessary permissions.
- Use a Mobile Security Solution: Consider installing a reputable mobile security application to detect and prevent malicious apps.
- Be Cautious of Sideloading Apps: Only install apps from trusted sources like the Google Play Store. Avoid sideloading apps from unknown or untrusted websites.
Technical Insight
The vulnerability arises from the incorrect configuration of the android:exported attribute in the AndroidManifest.xml file. This attribute controls whether an application component can be accessed by other applications. When set to true inappropriately, it allows external applications to interact with internal components, potentially bypassing security measures.
Credit to Researcher(s)
Vulnerability discovered by KMov-g.
References
Tags
#Android #MobileSecurity #BankingApp #ImproperExport #CVE20258207
Summary: CVE-2025-8207 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App 3.6.23 for Android due to improper export of application components. A local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive data. Users are advised to update the app and monitor app permissions.
CVE ID: CVE-2025-8207
Risk Analysis: Potential for unauthorized access to financial information and transaction history stored within the app.
Recommendation: Update the app, monitor app permissions, use a mobile security solution, and avoid sideloading apps from untrusted sources.
Timeline
- 2025-07-26: CVE entry created, vulnerability disclosed.