HappypointApplication · Happypointcard

CVE-2019-9140

HIGH · 8.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2019-08-01
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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88/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
When processing Deeplink scheme, Happypoint mobile app 6.3.19 and earlier versions doesn't check Deeplink URL correctly. This could lead to javascript code execution, url redirection, sensitive information disclosure. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specific malicious URL.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

The Happypoint mobile app versions 6.3.19 and earlier fail to properly validate Deeplink URLs during processing. This improper URL checking allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code through crafted deeplink URLs, potentially leading to arbitrary script execution in the app's WebView component, unauthorized URL redirection to attacker-controlled sites, and exposure of sensitive application data.

MitigationUpdate Happypoint to a version newer than 6.3.19, and implement proper Deeplink URL validation and sanitization before processing to prevent injection attacks.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
HappypointApplication
Affected:= 6.3.19

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Check installed Happypoint app version
    On Android: Go to Settings > Apps > Happypoint > Version info. On iOS: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Happypoint to view version number.
    Affected if Version is 6.3.19 or earlier (e.g., 6.3.19, 6.3.18, 6.3.17, etc.)
  2. Verify deeplink handler configuration
    Inspect the app's AndroidManifest.xml (Android) or Info.plist (iOS) for deeplink intent filters or URL schemes registered (such as happypoint://, hp://, or similar custom schemes).
    Affected if Deeplink URL schemes are registered and the app processes external URLs without proper validation
  3. Check WebView configuration for deeplink handling
    Review app source code or network traffic for deeplink URLs being loaded into WebView components via loadUrl() or evaluateJavascript() methods.
    Affected if Deeplink URLs are directly passed to WebView without sanitization
  4. Monitor for suspicious URL patterns in app traffic
    Use a network proxy (e.g., Burp Suite, Charles) to capture app traffic and look for deeplink URLs containing javascript:, data:, or unusual query parameters that may indicate injection attempts.
    Affected if Deeplink URLs contain unvalidated dynamic content or are being redirected to external untrusted domains

You are affected if the Happypoint mobile app version is 6.3.19 or earlier and the app has deeplink functionality enabled that processes URLs into WebView without validation.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update Happypoint to a version newer than 6.3.19, and implement proper Deeplink URL validation and sanitization before processing to prevent injection attacks.

Fix this in Happypoint Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
15.0 hours of engineering $2,640
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