CVE-2022-4235 in RushBet
Summary
by MITRE • 01/19/2023
RushBet version 2022.23.1-b490616d allows a remote attacker to steal customer accounts via use of a malicious application. This is possible because the application exposes an activity and does not properly validate the data it receives.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-4235 affects RushBet version 2022.23.1-b490616d and represents a critical security flaw that enables remote account theft through malicious application exploitation. This vulnerability stems from improper data validation mechanisms within the application's architecture, creating an attack surface that malicious actors can leverage to compromise user accounts. The flaw specifically involves the exposure of an activity within the application that fails to adequately validate incoming data, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads that can manipulate the application's intended behavior. Such a vulnerability directly violates fundamental security principles of input validation and access control, creating a pathway for unauthorized account access and potential data exfiltration.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability manifests through the application's insufficient data validation processes that occur during activity execution. When the malicious application interacts with the exposed activity, it can inject crafted data that bypasses normal validation checks, potentially enabling privilege escalation or unauthorized access to customer accounts. This flaw operates under the broader category of weak input validation, which is classified as CWE-20 by the CWE database and commonly associated with injection attacks. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access or local network presence to execute attacks, making it particularly dangerous for mobile applications where users may interact with untrusted third-party applications. The attack vector typically involves the malicious application leveraging the exposed activity to manipulate account data or authentication flows, potentially leading to full account compromise.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-4235 extends beyond simple data theft, as compromised customer accounts can lead to financial fraud, identity theft, and reputational damage for the organization. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can potentially access sensitive customer information, manipulate account balances, or conduct unauthorized transactions through compromised accounts. The remote nature of the attack means that organizations cannot rely on network-based security controls to prevent exploitation, as the vulnerability exists within the application's core functionality. This vulnerability also creates opportunities for lateral movement within the application ecosystem, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or access additional system resources. The lack of proper validation mechanisms means that the application cannot reliably distinguish between legitimate and malicious inputs, creating a persistent security risk that requires immediate remediation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-4235 should prioritize immediate application patching and code review to address the exposed activity and implement proper input validation controls. Organizations should implement comprehensive data validation mechanisms that verify all incoming data against predefined schemas and security policies, ensuring that only legitimate inputs are processed by the application. The remediation process must include thorough code auditing to identify and close all exposed activities that lack proper validation, following secure coding practices recommended by OWASP and NIST guidelines. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and authentication mechanisms can help limit the potential impact of exploitation attempts, while network monitoring and intrusion detection systems should be deployed to detect suspicious activity patterns associated with this vulnerability. The fix should align with ATT&CK framework techniques related to privilege escalation and credential access, ensuring that the solution addresses both the immediate vulnerability and broader security posture improvements.