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CVE-2024-48799

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-10-14
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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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

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
An issue in LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC com.lorexcorp.lorexping 1.4.22 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the firmware update process.

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 LOREX TECHNOLOGY INC com.lorexcorp.lorexping Android application version 1.4.22 contains a vulnerability in its firmware update mechanism that allows a remote attacker to intercept or access sensitive information. The specific nature of the sensitive data (credentials, firmware content, configuration) is not detailed in available sources, but the CVSS 7.5 score indicates significant exposure.

MitigationUntil an official patch is released, users should avoid using the vulnerable firmware update functionality and monitor for unauthorized access. Organizations should assess whether the application handles sensitive credentials or proprietary firmware that could aid adversaries.

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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
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

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

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify installed Lorex Ping app version
    On Android device: Settings > Apps > Lorex Ping > Version info, or use ADB command: `adb shell dumpsys package com.lorexcorp.lorexping | grep versionName`
    Affected if Installed version is 1.4.22 and matches the vulnerable version listed in the CVE
  2. Confirm firmware update feature is present
    Open the Lorex Ping app and navigate to Settings or Preferences. Look for options labeled 'Firmware Update', 'Device Update', 'Check for Updates', or similar firmware/OTA update functionality.
    Affected if The firmware update mechanism exists and is accessible in the app
  3. Check for custom update server configuration
    Use a mobile security tool or ADB to extract app configuration: `adb shell run-as com.lorexcorp.lorexping ls files/` and check for any XML, JSON, or config files that may define update server URLs. Also inspect network traffic when the app connects for updates.
    Affected if A custom or configurable update server URL is defined that could be intercepted or manipulated
  4. Review network traffic for update endpoint exposure
    While connected to a controlled network, use a proxy tool (like Burp or OWASP ZAP) to capture traffic when triggering a firmware check/update. Observe if the connection uses plain HTTP vs HTTPS and whether certificates are validated.
    Affected if Firmware update traffic uses unencrypted channels or bypasses certificate validation
  5. Check for sensitive data handling in update process
    Examine what data is transmitted during the update check: credentials, device identifiers, network configurations. Use a decompiler (jadx) on the APK to inspect the update-related code paths for sensitive data exposure.
    Affected if The update mechanism transmits credentials, firmware binaries, or configuration data without proper protection

A user is affected if the Lorex Ping Android app version 1.4.22 is installed AND the firmware update feature is actively used or configured, particularly over untrusted networks.

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

Until an official patch is released, users should avoid using the vulnerable firmware update functionality and monitor for unauthorized access. Organizations should assess whether the application handles sensitive credentials or proprietary firmware that could aid adversaries.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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