CVE-2025-8207
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App allows improper export of Android application components via AndroidManifest.xml manipulation. Attackers with local access to the device can potentially access sensitive app components. Only users of the specific Android banking app version are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App
📦 What is this software?
Ai1 by Canarabank
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Local attacker gains unauthorized access to banking app components, potentially accessing sensitive user data or performing unauthorized banking operations.
Likely Case
Malicious app on same device exploits exported components to access limited banking app functionality or data.
If Mitigated
With proper Android security controls and app isolation, impact is limited to information disclosure within app sandbox.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires local access to device. Public disclosure available on GitHub. Attack complexity is low once local access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Vendor did not respond to disclosure. Users should uninstall vulnerable version and monitor for updates.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Uninstall vulnerable app
androidRemove the vulnerable banking app version from Android devices
adb uninstall com.canarabank.mobility
Disable app components
androidUse Android settings to disable vulnerable app or restrict permissions
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict physical access to devices with vulnerable app installed
- Implement mobile device management (MDM) to control app installations and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in Android Settings > Apps > Canara ai1 Mobile Banking > App info. Version 3.6.23 is vulnerable.Check Version:
adb shell dumpsys package com.canarabank.mobility | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app is uninstalled or updated to version above 3.6.23. Check Google Play Store for updates.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual app component access attempts in Android logs
- Security exceptions related to exported components
Network Indicators:
- None - local vulnerability only
SIEM Query:
source="android" AND (app="com.canarabank.mobility" AND (event="component_access" OR event="security_violation"))