Flightaware
CVE-2023-29759
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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1DescriptionNVD
An issue found in FlightAware v.5.8.0 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a persistent denial of service by manipulating the database files.
AnalysisAI
An issue found in FlightAware v.5.8.0 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a persistent denial of service by manipulating the database files. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. An issue found in FlightAware v.5.8.0 for Android allows unauthorized apps to cause a persistent denial of service by manipulating the database files. Affected products include: Flightaware.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.
Same weakness CWE-863 – Incorrect Authorization
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External POC / Exploit Code
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