CVE-2019-13406: Advan VD-1 has a vulnerability that allows remote arbitrary APK installation

Published Aug 29, 2019
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Updated

A broken access control vulnerability found in Advan VD-1 firmware versions up to 230. An attacker can send a POST request to cgibin/ApkUpload.cgi to install arbitrary APK without any authentication.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Androvideo Vd 1 Firmware<=230
Androvideo Vd 1

Event History

Aug 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:19 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13406?

CVE-2019-13406 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized APK installations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13406?

To fix CVE-2019-13406, upgrade the Advan VD-1 firmware to version 231 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-13406?

CVE-2019-13406 is a broken access control vulnerability that allows attackers to install arbitrary APKs.

4

Which versions of Advan VD-1 are affected by CVE-2019-13406?

Firmware versions up to 230 of the Advan VD-1 are affected by CVE-2019-13406.

5

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2019-13406?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-13406 can install malicious applications on the device without authentication.

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