CVE-2024-56949
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in University Search iOS app allows attackers to access sensitive user information by tricking users into clicking a maliciously crafted link. It affects users of the University Search iOS app version 2.27.0. The vulnerability enables URL redirection attacks that can expose private user data.
💻 Affected Systems
- University Search iOS
⚠️ 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 could steal sensitive user information including personal data, academic records, or authentication credentials through successful phishing campaigns.
Likely Case
Targeted attacks against specific users to harvest personal information through crafted phishing links.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper user education about suspicious links and network filtering in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub reference contains technical details about the vulnerability. Exploitation requires user interaction (clicking a link).
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Unknown
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check for app updates in the Apple App Store. 2. Update to the latest version if available. 3. If no update is available, consider temporarily disabling or removing the app.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
User Education and Awareness
allEducate users not to click on suspicious or unexpected links, especially those received via email, messaging apps, or social media.
Network Filtering
allImplement network filtering to block known malicious domains and suspicious URL patterns.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the University Search iOS app until a patch is available
- Implement strict mobile device management policies to control app installation and usage
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the app version in iOS Settings > General > iPhone Storage > University Search. If version is 2.27.0, the app is vulnerable.Check Version:
Not applicable - check via iOS Settings as described aboveVerify Fix Applied:
Update the app through the App Store and verify the version is higher than 2.27.0.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual URL redirect patterns in app logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts following URL access
Network Indicators:
- Suspicious outbound connections to unknown domains after app usage
- Unusual data exfiltration patterns
SIEM Query:
app:"University Search" AND (event:"redirect" OR event:"url_access") AND suspicious_domain:*