CVE-2024-12651
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in PTT Inc. HGS Mobile App allows attackers to manipulate user-controlled variables through exposed dangerous methods or functions. It affects all users of HGS Mobile App versions before 6.5.0, potentially enabling unauthorized access or data manipulation.
💻 Affected Systems
- PTT Inc. HGS Mobile App
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of user accounts, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or manipulation of critical application functions leading to financial or operational damage.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to user data, manipulation of application settings, or privilege escalation within the mobile application.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper input validation and access controls, potentially only affecting non-critical functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires understanding of the application's exposed methods and user interaction.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.5.0
Vendor Advisory: https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-25-0034
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open Google Play Store or Apple App Store
2. Search for 'HGS Mobile App'
3. Update to version 6.5.0 or later
4. Verify update completion in app settings
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable App Until Update
allTemporarily disable or uninstall the vulnerable app until patched version is available
Uninstall via device settings or app manager
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict app permissions to minimum required
- Monitor for unusual app behavior or data access
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in settings: Open HGS Mobile App > Settings > About > Check version numberCheck Version:
Not applicable for mobile apps - check via app settings menuVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm app version is 6.5.0 or higher in app settings📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual API calls to exposed methods
- Unexpected parameter manipulation in app logs
- Abnormal user privilege changes
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious traffic to app backend services
- Unusual data transmission patterns
SIEM Query:
Not applicable - primarily client-side mobile app vulnerability