CVE-2024-21668

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in react-native-mmkv

Description

react-native-mmkv is a library that allows easy use of MMKV inside React Native applications. Before version 2.11.0, the react-native-mmkv logged the optional encryption key for the MMKV database into the Android system log. The key can be obtained by anyone with access to the Android Debugging Bridge (ADB) if it is enabled in the phone settings. This bug is not present on iOS devices. By logging the encryption secret to the system logs, attackers can trivially recover the secret by enabling ADB and undermining an app's thread model. This issue has been patched in version 2.11.0.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: mrousavy react-native-mmkv
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mrousavy/react-native-mmkv/security/advisories/GHSA-4jh3-6jhv-2mgp vendor advisory
https://github.com/mrousavy/react-native-mmkv/commit/a8995ccb7184281f7d168bad3e9987c9bd05f00d patch
https://github.com/mrousavy/react-native-mmkv/releases/tag/v2.11.0 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21668?
CVE-2024-21668 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21668?
To fix CVE-2024-21668, 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-2024-21668 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21668 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21668?
CVE-2024-21668 affects mrousavy react-native-mmkv.
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