CVE-2019-14756: XSS
An issue was discovered in KaiOS 1.0, 2.5, and 2.5.12.5. The pre-installed Email application is vulnerable to HTML and JavaScript injection attacks. An attacker can send a specially crafted email to the victim that will inject HTML into the email application's UI as soon as the email is opened. At a bare minimum, this allows an attacker to take control over the Email application's UI (e.g., display a malicious prompt to the user asking them to re-enter their email credentials) and also allows an attacker to abuse any of the privileges available to the mobile application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14756?
CVE-2019-14756 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTML and JavaScript injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14756?
To mitigate CVE-2019-14756, users should update their KaiOS system to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
What applications are affected by CVE-2019-14756?
CVE-2019-14756 affects the pre-installed Email application on KaiOS versions 1.0, 2.5, and 2.5.12.5.
What type of attack is exploited by CVE-2019-14756?
CVE-2019-14756 is exploited through HTML and JavaScript injection attacks that are triggered when a specially crafted email is opened.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2019-14756?
Any user of KaiOS 1.0, 2.5, and 2.5.12.5 who uses the pre-installed Email application is vulnerable to CVE-2019-14756.