CVE-2024-42041
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Android video downloader app via a vulnerable component. It affects users of AppTool-Browser-Video All Video Downloader version 20-30.05.24 on Android devices. Successful exploitation could lead to data theft or device compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- com.videodownload.browser.videodownloader (AppTool-Browser-Video All Video Downloader)
⚠️ 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 device compromise allowing data exfiltration, installation of malware, or unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on the device.
Likely Case
Theft of browser data, session cookies, or credentials stored within the app's context, potentially leading to account takeover.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if app runs in sandboxed environment with minimal permissions, though JavaScript execution could still access app-specific data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction to trigger the vulnerable component, but no authentication is needed once the app is running.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Uninstall the vulnerable app version 20-30.05.24. 2. Check official app stores for updated versions. 3. Reinstall only if a patched version is confirmed available from trusted sources.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Uninstall Vulnerable App
androidRemove the vulnerable application from all Android devices
adb uninstall com.videodownload.browser.videodownloader
Disable JavaScript in App
androidIf app settings allow, disable JavaScript execution (may break functionality)
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected devices from sensitive networks and data
- Monitor for unusual app behavior or network connections from the app
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in Android Settings > Apps > AppTool-Browser-Video All Video Downloader > App infoCheck Version:
adb shell dumpsys package com.videodownload.browser.videodownloader | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app is uninstalled or updated to version after 30.05.24📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JavaScript execution errors in app logs
- Unexpected activity from acr.browser.lightning.DefaultBrowserActivity
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious outbound connections from the app to unknown domains
- Unexpected data exfiltration patterns
SIEM Query:
source="android_app_logs" app="com.videodownload.browser.videodownloader" (event="javascript_execution" OR component="DefaultBrowserActivity")