Multiple vulnerabilities in Element Android
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-26131 CVE-2024-26132 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-923 CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Element Android Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones |
| Vendor | Element |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints
EUVDB-ID: #VU88832
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26131
CWE-ID:
CWE-923 - Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an intent redirection. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted application and start any internal activity by passing extra parameters.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsElement Android: 1.4.3 - 1.6.10
External linkshttp://github.com/element-hq/element-android/security/advisories/GHSA-j6pr-fpc8-q9vm
http://github.com/element-hq/element-android/commit/53734255ec270b0814946350787393dfcaa2a5a9
http://element.io/blog/security-release-element-android-1-6-12
http://support.google.com/faqs/answer/9267555?hl=en
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU88834
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26132
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted application to force sharing files stored under the "files" directory in the application’s private sandboxed data directory to an arbitrary room.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsElement Android: 0.91.0
External linkshttp://github.com/element-hq/element-android/security/advisories/GHSA-8wj9-cx7h-pvm4
http://github.com/element-hq/element-android/commit/8f9695a9a8d944cb9b92568cbd76578c51d32e07
http://element.io/blog/security-release-element-android-1-6-12
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
