CVE-2025-61116
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication in the AdForest Android app by manipulating Base64-encoded email credentials. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to user accounts, leading to privacy breaches and platform misuse. All users of AdForest Android app version 4.0.12 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- AdForest - Classified Android 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
Complete account takeover allowing attackers to access personal data, post fraudulent listings, manipulate transactions, and impersonate legitimate users across the platform.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to user accounts leading to privacy violations, fraudulent activity on the platform, and potential financial losses for users.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper authentication controls, but still exposes user data if other vulnerabilities exist.
🎯 Exploit Status
Attack involves manipulating Base64-encoded credentials which requires minimal technical skill. Public disclosure includes technical details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Contact developer Muhammad Jawad Arshad for patch information. 2. Monitor Google Play Store for app updates. 3. Uninstall vulnerable version if no patch available.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Uninstall vulnerable app
androidRemove the vulnerable app version from all Android devices
adb uninstall scriptsbundle.adforest
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Discontinue use of AdForest app until patched version is available
- Monitor account activity for unauthorized access and change passwords on other services if credentials were reused
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in Android settings: Settings > Apps > AdForest > App info. Verify version is 4.0.12 and package name is scriptsbundle.adforest.Check Version:
adb shell dumpsys package scriptsbundle.adforest | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Update app through Google Play Store and verify version is higher than 4.0.12, or verify app has been removed from device.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login with manipulated credentials
- Unusual account access patterns from new devices/locations
Network Indicators:
- Authentication requests with manipulated Base64 credentials
- API calls with inconsistent user session patterns
SIEM Query:
source="android_app_logs" AND app="scriptsbundle.adforest" AND (event="authentication_bypass" OR event="unusual_login")