How severe is CVE-2011-4698?

CVE-2011-4698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4698?

CVE-2011-4698 primarily affects Androidapptools Easy Filter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4698?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-4698 published?

CVE-2011-4698 was published on 2012-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4698

CVE-2011-4698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Androidapptools Easy Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Androidapptools Easy Filter
Published: 2012-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The AndroidAppTools Easy Filter (com.phoneblocker.android) application 1.1 and 1.2 for Android does not properly protect data, which allows remote attackers to read or modify SMS messages and call records via a crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4698?: The AndroidAppTools Easy Filter (com.phoneblocker.android) application 1.1 and 1.2 for Android does not properly protect data, which allows remote attackers to read or modify SMS messages and call records via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2011-4698?: CVE-2011-4698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4698?: CVE-2011-4698 primarily affects Androidapptools Easy Filter. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4698 published?: CVE-2011-4698 was published on 2012-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www4.comp.polyu.edu.hk/~appsec/bugs/CVE-2011-4698-vulnerability-in-EasyFilter.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:androidapptools:easy_filter:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:androidapptools:easy_filter:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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