Path Traversal Vulnerability in AirAsia MOVE App for Android
CVE-2026-84431

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Airasia

Status
Move App
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 September 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-84431?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the AirAsia MOVE App for Android, specifically in the function com.airasia.core.utils.RealPathUtil.getRealPath. This issue arises from improper handling of the argument _display_name, which can be manipulated by an attacker to access sensitive files outside the intended directory structure. The attack requires local access and can expose potentially confidential data. Despite early notification, the vendor has not addressed the issue effectively, allowing the exploit to become public. Users of the app are advised to take immediate precautions to safeguard their data.

Affected Version(s)

MOVE App 12.47.0

MOVE App 12.47.1

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-2026-84431 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/397798
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/397798/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-84431
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
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

Actuator (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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