CVE-2024-48768
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the Almando Control app allows remote attackers to access sensitive information through insecure firmware update mechanisms. Attackers can potentially retrieve confidential data from the update process without authentication. This affects users of the Almando Control app version 2.3.1.
💻 Affected Systems
- Almando Control 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
Attackers obtain sensitive configuration data, credentials, or proprietary firmware information that could enable further attacks on connected systems.
Likely Case
Information disclosure of firmware metadata, update URLs, or configuration details that could aid reconnaissance for targeted attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited exposure of non-critical metadata with proper network segmentation and access controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub reference contains detailed exploitation information. Attack requires network access to the firmware update endpoint.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: No official advisory found
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Check for updated version in app store. If unavailable, consider alternative control applications.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block firmware update endpoints
linuxPrevent the app from accessing external firmware update servers
iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -d appinventoraigooglealmandocontrol.com -j DROP
iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -d www.almando.com -j DROP
Network segmentation
allIsolate devices using Almando Control from internet access
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Discontinue use of Almando Control app version 2.3.1
- Implement strict network monitoring for connections to Almando domains
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in Android settings > Apps > Almando Control. If version is 2.3.1, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
adb shell dumpsys package appinventor.ai_google.almando_control | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app has been updated to a version later than 2.3.1 or has been removed from the device.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP/HTTPS requests to appinventoraigooglealmandocontrol.com or www.almando.com from Almando Control app
- Unusual firmware update attempts
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to Almando domains on port 443
- Firmware JSON file downloads from Almando servers
SIEM Query:
source="firewall" AND (dest_ip="appinventoraigooglealmandocontrol.com" OR dest_ip="www.almando.com") AND dest_port=443