CVE-2023-42261Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated scan disclosure via unprotected web routes

Published Sep 21, 2023 · Updated Sep 24, 2024

Improper access control in OpenSecurity Mobile Security Framework 3.7.8 Beta and earlier allows remote attackers to read scan data. The web interface serves /recent_scans/ and linked reports without requiring a login, exposing report details and uploaded APK or IPA files. Exposure requires reachability from an untrusted network; the vendor disputes the issue because MobSF was not designed for that deployment.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability0.70%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper access control in OpenSecurity Mobile Security Framework 3.7.8 Beta and earlier allows remote attackers to read scan data. The web interface serves /recent_scans/ and linked reports without requiring a login, exposing report details and uploaded APK or IPA files. Exposure requires reachability from an untrusted network; the vendor disputes the issue because MobSF was not designed for that deployment.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-42261
Published
Sep 21, 2023
Updated
Sep 24, 2024
Vendor
OpenSecurity
Product
Mobile Security Framework (MobSF)
Classifications
CWE-276, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 21, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 24, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=3.78_beta

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

OpenSecurity · Mobile Security Framework (MobSF)version=0 <=3.78_beta

Published CVSS scores

7.5NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-276Incorrect Default Permissions
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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