CVE-2020-25204 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

The God Kings application 0.60.1 for Android exposes a broadcast receiver to other apps, allowing unauthorized push notifications.

Understanding CVE-2020-25204

The vulnerability in the God Kings application 0.60.1 for Android enables unauthorized apps to send in-game push notifications.

What is CVE-2020-25204?

The God Kings application 0.60.1 for Android lacks proper authorization on its broadcast receiver, enabling any app to send customized in-game push notifications.

The Impact of CVE-2020-25204

This vulnerability allows malicious apps to send deceptive in-game push notifications to players, potentially leading to phishing attacks or misinformation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-25204

The technical aspects of the CVE-2020-25204 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

The God Kings application 0.60.1 for Android does not enforce authorization on its broadcast receiver, com.innogames.core.frontend.notifications.receivers.LocalNotificationBroadcastReceiver, enabling unauthorized push notifications.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Version: 0.60.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized apps can exploit the lack of authorization on the broadcast receiver to send deceptive in-game push notifications to players.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-25204 with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor and restrict app permissions on Android devices.
Regularly review and update app security settings.
Be cautious of in-game notifications and verify their authenticity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure coding practices to enforce proper authorization.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
Educate users on identifying and reporting suspicious notifications.

Patching and Updates

Update the God Kings application to a patched version that enforces authorization on the broadcast receiver.