CVE-2023-26309 in OnePlus Mall App
Summary
by MITRE • 08/10/2023
A remote code execution vulnerability in the webview component of OnePlus Mall app.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/05/2023
This vulnerability represents a critical remote code execution flaw within the webview component of the OnePlus Mall mobile application, exposing users to significant security risks. The issue stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the webview implementation, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary code through specially crafted web content or URLs. Such vulnerabilities typically arise when applications fail to properly isolate webview content from the underlying operating system, creating attack vectors for privilege escalation and unauthorized access. The webview component serves as a bridge between native application functionality and web-based content, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to bypass security boundaries.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability likely involves insufficient sandboxing mechanisms within the OnePlus Mall app's webview configuration. When users navigate to malicious web pages or interact with compromised content within the application, the webview may execute code with elevated privileges typically reserved for system-level operations. This flaw aligns with common weaknesses described in CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation and CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code, where user-controllable data is directly executed as code without proper validation or sanitization. The vulnerability enables attackers to leverage the webview's capabilities to perform actions such as file system access, network communication, or arbitrary command execution on affected devices.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond individual device compromise to potentially affect entire user populations within the OnePlus Mall application ecosystem. Attackers could exploit this weakness to install malicious applications, steal sensitive user data including personal information and payment details, or establish persistent backdoors for future exploitation. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that mobile applications like OnePlus Mall typically handle sensitive transactions and personal data, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals seeking financial gain or data breaches. This vulnerability also enables techniques described in the ATT&CK framework under T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1071 Application Layer Protocol, where attackers leverage compromised webview components to execute malicious payloads.
Mitigation strategies should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding within all webview interactions, along with proper sandboxing and privilege separation mechanisms. Security patches must address the root cause by ensuring that webview components operate in restricted environments with minimal system access permissions. Organizations should implement Content Security Policy headers, disable unnecessary JavaScript features within webviews, and regularly audit webview configurations for security compliance. The remediation process should align with industry best practices from NIST SP 800-171 and ISO/IEC 27001 frameworks, emphasizing secure coding practices and regular vulnerability assessments. Additionally, implementing runtime application self-protection mechanisms and monitoring for anomalous webview behavior can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts before they succeed in compromising user devices or data.