Learn about CVE-2020-25493 affecting Oclean Mobile Application 2.1.2, allowing network traffic eavesdropping due to encryption with a hardcoded XOR key. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
Oclean Mobile Application 2.1.2 communicates with an external website using HTTP, potentially exposing network traffic to eavesdropping due to encryption using a hardcoded XOR key.
Understanding CVE-2020-25493
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oclean Mobile Application 2.1.2 that could allow for the decoding of network traffic.
What is CVE-2020-25493?
The Oclean Mobile Application 2.1.2 uses HTTP to communicate with an external website, making it susceptible to eavesdropping on network traffic. The encryption of HTTP payload with a hardcoded XOR key enables potential decoding of the traffic.
The Impact of CVE-2020-25493
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information transmitted over the network, compromising user privacy and data security.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-25493
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the use of HTTP communication and the encryption of payload with a hardcoded XOR key, which can be exploited to decode network traffic.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The exploitation involves intercepting and decrypting the network traffic encrypted with the XOR key to access sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-25493 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the Oclean Mobile Application is updated to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.