Open Redirect Vulnerability in Shazam Mobile Apps
CVE-2019-8791

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Shazam-android
Shazam-iOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-8791?

A vulnerability exists in Shazam's mobile applications related to improper validation of URL schemes. This flaw allows for the processing of specially crafted URLs, potentially enabling an attacker to redirect users to unintended locations. Shazam has addressed this issue by enhancing URL validation in updates to both its Android and iOS applications.

Affected Version(s)

Shazam-Android < unspecified

Shazam-iOS < unspecified

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Shazam-CVE-2019-8791-CVE-2019-8792
Created by ashleykinguk

References

https://support.apple.com/HT210744
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https://support.apple.com/HT210745
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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