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CVE-2025-9673

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Description

A vulnerability was detected in Kakao 헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App up to 2.17.4 on Android. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.kakao.i.connect. The manipulation results in improper export of android application components. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Severity
LOW
CVSS score
1.9 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2025-08-29 20:15:36.090000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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  "lastModified": "2026-10-18T21:10:00.120",
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      "value": "Se detectó una vulnerabilidad en la aplicación Kakao ????? Hey Kakao hasta la versión 2.17.4 en Android. Afectada por esta vulnerabilidad es una funcionalidad desconocida del archivo AndroidManifest.xml del componente com.kakao.i.connect. La manipulación resulta en una exportación inadecuada de componentes de aplicaciones Android. El ataque requiere un enfoque local. El exploit ya es público y puede ser utilizado. Se contactó al proveedor con antelación sobre esta divulgación, pero no respondió de ninguna manera."
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      "url": "https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.kakao.i.connect.md",
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