CVE-2025-14617
📋 TL;DR
A path traversal vulnerability in the Jehovah's Witnesses JW Library App for Android allows local attackers to access files outside the intended directory. This affects users running versions up to 15.5.1 on Android devices. The vulnerability requires local access to the device for exploitation.
💻 Affected Systems
- Jehovah's Witnesses JW Library 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
An attacker with local access could read sensitive files stored on the device, potentially accessing personal data, authentication tokens, or other app-specific information.
Likely Case
Limited file access within the app's sandbox or adjacent directories, potentially exposing user preferences, cached content, or configuration files.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper Android sandboxing prevents traversal beyond app boundaries, or if the app doesn't store sensitive data in accessible locations.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly disclosed. Requires local access to device (physical or via malware).
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 15.5.1
Vendor Advisory: Not publicly available
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Google Play Store 2. Search for 'JW Library' 3. Tap 'Update' if available 4. Alternatively, uninstall and reinstall latest version
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable app or restrict permissions
androidTemporarily disable the app or restrict its storage permissions until patched
adb shell pm disable-user org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile
adb shell pm revoke org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Uninstall the vulnerable version and use alternative methods to access content
- Enable device encryption and strong authentication to limit impact if device is compromised
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in Android Settings > Apps > JW Library > App infoCheck Version:
adb shell dumpsys package org.jw.jwlibrary.mobile | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app version is greater than 15.5.1 in Google Play Store or app settings📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in app logs
- Path traversal attempts in debug logs
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Not applicable for local Android app vulnerability