CVE-2018-15661

CVE-2018-15661 is a high-severity vulnerability in Olacabs Ola Money with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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

Description

An issue was discovered in the Ola Money (aka com.olacabs.olamoney) application 1.9.0 for Android. If an attacker controls an application with accessibility permissions and the ability to read SMS messages, then the Forgot Password screen can be used to bypass authentication. NOTE: the vendor does not agree that this is a security issue requiring a fix

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15661?
An issue was discovered in the Ola Money (aka com.olacabs.olamoney) application 1.9.0 for Android. If an attacker controls an application with accessibility permissions and the ability to read SMS messages, then the Forgot Password screen can be used to bypass authentication. NOTE: the vendor does not agree that this is a security issue requiring a fix
How severe is CVE-2018-15661?
CVE-2018-15661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-15661 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15661?
CVE-2018-15661 affects Olacabs Ola Money. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15661?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-15661 published?
CVE-2018-15661 was published on 2018-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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