CVE-2024-1662
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive embedded data from the PowerBank Application due to missing authentication and authorization controls. It affects all users of PORTY Smart Tech Technology Joint Stock Company's PowerBank Application versions before 2.02. The CWE-306 classification indicates missing authentication for critical functions.
💻 Affected Systems
- PORTY Smart Tech Technology Joint Stock Company PowerBank Application
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could extract all embedded sensitive data including user credentials, payment information, or proprietary application data, leading to complete compromise of user accounts and potential financial fraud.
Likely Case
Unauthenticated data retrieval exposing user personal information, device identifiers, or application configuration data that could facilitate further attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper authentication and authorization controls, only authorized users could access sensitive data, limiting exposure to legitimate application functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability description suggests direct data retrieval without authentication, making exploitation straightforward if the attack vector is discovered.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.02
Vendor Advisory: https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-0602
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Update PowerBank Application to version 2.02 or later from official app stores. 2. Verify the update completed successfully. 3. Restart the application after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Application
allTemporarily disable or uninstall the vulnerable application until patched
Network Restriction
allRestrict application network access using mobile device management or firewall rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strong network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices
- Monitor for unusual data access patterns or unexpected network traffic from mobile devices
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check application version in app settings. If version is below 2.02, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check app version in device settings > Apps > PowerBank ApplicationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify application version shows 2.02 or higher in app settings after update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual data access patterns
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful data retrieval
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected data exfiltration from mobile devices
- Unusual API calls to application endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="mobile_device" AND app="PowerBank" AND (event="data_access" OR event="api_call") AND user="unauthenticated"