KaiOS 2.5/2.5.1 Contacts Application cross site scripting

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A vulnerability was found in KaiOS 2.5/2.5.1 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Contacts Application. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-14757. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in KaiOS 2.5/2.5.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Contacts Application. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in KaiOS 2.5 and 2.5.1. The pre-installed Contacts application is vulnerable to HTML and JavaScript injection attacks. An attacker can send a vCard file to the victim that will inject HTML into the Contacts application (assuming the victim chooses to import the file). At a bare minimum, this allows an attacker to take control over the Contacts application's UI (e.g., display a malicious prompt to the user asking them to re-enter credentials such as their KaiOS credentials to continue using the application) and also allows an attacker to abuse any of the privileges available to the mobile application.

The weakness was published 09/14/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-14757 since 08/07/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-161204, VDB-161203, VDB-161202 and VDB-161201. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• 2.5
• 2.5.1

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