Improper Export Vulnerability in Kakao Hey Kakao App on Android
CVE-2025-9673

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kakao

Status
헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9673?

In the Hey Kakao App developed by Kakao Corp., a vulnerability has been identified that allows for improper export of Android application components. Specifically, the issue lies in an unknown functionality within the AndroidManifest.xml file associated with the component com.kakao.i.connect. This weakness necessitates a local attack method and can be exploited by an unauthorized user. As of now, the exploit has been publicly disclosed and could potentially be utilized in future attacks. Even though the vendor was notified about this security flaw, there has been no acknowledgment or response provided to address the situation.

Affected Version(s)

헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App 2.17.0

헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App 2.17.1

헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App 2.17.2

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.

CVE-2025-9673 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.321883
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321883
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.637925
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

fxizenta (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-9673 : Improper Export Vulnerability in Kakao Hey Kakao App on Android