CVE-2019-16243

Public Exploit

Description

On TCL Alcatel Cingular Flip 2 B9HUAH1 devices, there is an undocumented web API that allows unprivileged JavaScript, including JavaScript running within the KaiOS browser, to view and edit the device's firmware over-the-air update settings. (This web API is normally used by the system application to trigger firmware updates via OmaService.js.)

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory nccgroup.trust Third-Party Advisory nccgroup.trust
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.nccgroup.trust/uk/our-research/?research=Technical+advisories third party advisory
https://www.nccgroup.trust/us/our-research/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-alcatel-flip-2/#B third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16243?
CVE-2019-16243 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16243?
To fix CVE-2019-16243, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-16243 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-16243 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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