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055 Insecure service configuration - ADB Backups


Description

The application allows backups via ADB (Android Debug Bridge). The backups performed by this functionality are not encrypted. Sensitive data of authenticated users can be included in the backup, and this data can be extracted by a non-authenticated attacker. Additionally, data can be copied into a USB stick and be moved out of the sphere of control of the application.


Impact

Leak sensitive information through backups.


Recommendation

Configure the attribute: application.android:allowBackup to false in the file: AndroidManifest.xml.


Threat

Unauthorized attacker with the APK installed in a device.


Expected Remediation Time

60 minutes.


Score 4.0

Default score using CVSS 4.0. It may change depending on the context of the src.

Base 4.0

  • Attack vector: L
  • Attack complexity: L
  • Attack Requirements: N
  • Privileges required: N
  • User interaction: N
  • Confidentiality (VC): L
  • Integrity (VI): N
  • Availability (VA): N
  • Confidentiality (SC): N
  • Integrity (SI): N
  • Availability (SA): N

Threat 4.0

  • Exploit maturity: P

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Last updated

2024/09/14