CVE-2023-6255 in SoliPay Mobile App
Summary
by MITRE • 02/15/2024
Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Utarit Information Technologies SoliPay Mobile App allows Read Sensitive Strings Within an Executable.
This issue affects SoliPay Mobile App: before 5.0.8.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-6255 represents a critical security flaw in the Utarit Information Technologies SoliPay Mobile App where hard-coded credentials are present within the application's executable code. This type of vulnerability falls under the Common Weakness Enumeration category CWE-798, which specifically addresses the use of hard-coded credentials in software applications. The presence of hardcoded credentials within mobile applications creates a fundamental security risk as these sensitive strings become permanently embedded in the application binary, making them easily accessible to attackers who can extract and utilize these credentials for unauthorized access to systems or services.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the inclusion of authentication credentials directly within the source code or compiled application files, typically stored as string literals or configuration parameters that are not dynamically generated or securely managed. When an application contains hardcoded credentials, it creates a persistent security weakness that remains intact across application versions and updates. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform read operations on sensitive strings within the executable, effectively enabling them to extract authentication tokens, API keys, database passwords, or other confidential information that should never be exposed in the application's binary form. This exposure occurs because the credentials are not properly obfuscated or encrypted within the application's memory or file system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability within the SoliPay Mobile App environment is significant and multifaceted. Attackers who successfully extract the hardcoded credentials can potentially gain unauthorized access to backend services, databases, or other systems that rely on these authentication mechanisms. This access could enable them to perform various malicious activities including data exfiltration, unauthorized transactions, service disruption, or lateral movement within the affected network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects all versions of the SoliPay Mobile App prior to version 5.0.8, indicating that a substantial user base may have been exposed to this risk for an extended period. The implications extend beyond simple credential theft, as these hardcoded credentials may provide access to sensitive financial data or transaction processing systems that could compromise user accounts and financial integrity.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term prevention strategies. The primary recommendation involves updating the SoliPay Mobile App to version 5.0.8 or later, which contains the necessary patches to eliminate the hardcoded credentials from the application binary. Organizations should implement proper credential management practices that include dynamic credential retrieval from secure vaults or configuration management systems rather than embedding them in application code. The remediation process should involve thorough code reviews to identify and remove any additional hardcoded credentials throughout the application codebase. Additionally, implementing secure coding practices such as credential obfuscation, secure key management systems, and regular security assessments can prevent similar vulnerabilities from reoccurring. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving credential access and execution of malicious code through compromised application binaries, emphasizing the need for robust application security controls and secure development lifecycle practices to prevent such exposures.