CVE-2025-9342 in AHE Mobile
Summary
by MITRE • 09/23/2025
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Inc. AHE Mobile allows Privilege Abuse.
This issue affects AHE Mobile: from 1.9.7 before 1.9.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/06/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical authorization bypass flaw classified as CWE-285, where user-controlled input can be manipulated to circumvent intended access controls within the Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Inc. AHE Mobile application. The vulnerability specifically manifests in versions prior to 1.9.9, with the affected range spanning from version 1.9.7 through the vulnerable state. The core issue stems from insufficient validation of user-provided keys or identifiers that should normally be restricted to authorized personnel only, allowing malicious actors to exploit this weakness for unauthorized privilege escalation.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the application fails to properly authenticate or authorize user requests that involve key-based access mechanisms. Attackers can manipulate input parameters or session tokens that are typically protected by access control lists, enabling them to perform actions that should be restricted to administrative or privileged users. This type of flaw directly violates the principle of least privilege and can lead to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion within the mobile application's protected areas. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it affects mobile application functionality that likely handles sensitive personal and financial data of policyholders and customers.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential data breaches, financial fraud, and compromise of sensitive user information. Mobile applications handling employee pension data, personal identification information, and financial transactions represent high-value targets for adversaries seeking to exploit such authorization bypasses. The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially escalate privileges and gain access to administrative functions, including but not limited to user account management, data modification capabilities, and system configuration changes. This could result in significant financial losses, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage for Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Inc. The attack vector typically involves manipulation of request parameters or session management elements that are not properly validated or authenticated.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patch deployment to version 1.9.9 or later, which contains the necessary fixes for this authorization bypass vulnerability. Organizations should implement robust input validation and parameter sanitization measures to prevent user-controlled data from being used to manipulate access control decisions. Additional security controls include implementing proper session management with secure token generation and validation, enforcing multi-factor authentication for privileged functions, and conducting regular security assessments of mobile application components. The remediation process should align with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and incorporate principles from the MITRE ATT&CK framework, specifically targeting techniques related to privilege escalation and credential access. Security teams should also establish monitoring mechanisms to detect unusual access patterns or authentication attempts that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.