Insecure service configuration - Task Hijacking
Description
One of the activities in the application manifest is configured with launchMode=singleTask, this configuration is insecure because it opens the possibility that the application is vulnerable to Task Hijacking.
Impact
- Mislead the user with a malicious application that impersonates the applications functionalities.
- Install malicious application on the application users device.
Recommendation
Configure the launchMode with the singleInstance option.
Threat
Unauthorized user with access to the application.
Expected Remediation Time
⌚ 60 minutes.
Score
Default score using CVSS 3.1. It may change depending on the context of the vulnerability.
Base
- Attack vector: L
- Attack complexity: H
- Privileges required: N
- User interaction: R
- Scope: U
- Confidentiality: L
- Integrity: L
- Availability: N
Temporal
- Exploit code madurity: P
- Remediation level: O
- Report confidence: X
Result
- Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:X
- Score:
- Base: 3.6
- Temporal: 3.3
- Severity:
- Base: Low
- Temporal: Low
Code Examples
Compliant code
The application manifest correctly configures launchMode to singleInstance
<manifest ... >
...
<application android:launchMode="singleInstance" ... >
...
</application>
</manifest>
Non compliant code
The application manifest allows launchMode with the singletask Option
<manifest ... >
...
<application android:launchMode="singleTask" ... >
...
</application>
</manifest>
Requirements
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