CVE-2017-5249: Critical severity whmcs vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2018
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Updated

In version 6.1.0.19 and prior of Wink Labs's Wink - Smart Home Android app, the OAuth token used by the app to authorize user access is not stored in an encrypted and secure manner.

Other sources

Wink Wink - Smart Home Android app could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by storing OAuth token in an insecure manner. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wink Wink Android<=6.1.0.19
IBM Security Verify Governance<=10.0

Event History

Feb 22, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-5249.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5249?

CVE-2017-5249 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2017-5249?

The affected software for CVE-2017-5249 is Wink - Smart Home Android app version 6.1.0.19 and prior.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-5249?

CVE-2017-5249 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

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How can CVE-2017-5249 be exploited?

CVE-2017-5249 can be exploited by exploiting the insecure storage of OAuth token.

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