What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49794?

CVE-2023-49794 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Kernelsu are affected by CVE-2023-49794?

Organizations using KernelSU should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2023-49794 rated CVSS 6.7. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-49794?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-49794. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-49794?

Within 7 days: Identify affected systems running versions 0.7.1 and and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Kernelsu CVE-2023-49794

MEDIUM

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (CWE-290)

2024-01-02 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Google Kernelsu Android

6.7

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:33 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Nov 21, 2024 - 08:33 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 02, 2024 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named me.weishu.kernelsu get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available.

AnalysisAI

KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7). Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-290. KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named me.weishu.kernelsu get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available. Affected products include: Kernelsu.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.