The Help feature in the ES File Explorer File Manager application 4.1.9.7.4 for Android allows session hijacking by a Man-in-the-middle attacker on the local network because HTTPS is not used, and an attacker's web site is displayed in a WebView with no information about the URL.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.2, indicating it requires adjacent network access but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from estrongs organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-02-15T14:29:00.227
2024-11-21T04:49:43.610
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 4.2 (MEDIUM)
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
5.5
4.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | estrongs | es_file_explorer_file_manager | 4.1.9.7.4 | Yes |
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