How severe is CVE-2018-17402?

CVE-2018-17402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-17402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-17402?

CVE-2018-17402 affects Phonepe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17402?

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

When was CVE-2018-17402 published?

CVE-2018-17402 was published on 2018-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-17402

CVE-2018-17402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phonepe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Phonepe
Published: 2018-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The PhonePe wallet (aka com.PhonePe.app) application 3.0.6 through 3.3.26 for Android might allow attackers to discover the Credit/Debit card number, expiration date, and CVV number. NOTE: the vendor says that, to exploit this, the user has to explicitly install a malicious app and provide accessibility permission to the malicious app, that the Android platform provides fair warnings to the users before turning on accessibility for any application, and that it believes it is similar to installing malicious keyboards, or malicious apps taking screenshots

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-17402?: The PhonePe wallet (aka com.PhonePe.app) application 3.0.6 through 3.3.26 for Android might allow attackers to discover the Credit/Debit card number, expiration date, and CVV number. NOTE: the vendor says that, to exploit this, the user has to explicitly install a malicious app and provide accessibility permission to the malicious app, that the Android platform provides fair warnings to the users before turning on accessibility for any application, and that it believes it is similar to installing malicious keyboards, or malicious apps taking screenshots
How severe is CVE-2018-17402?: CVE-2018-17402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-17402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-17402?: CVE-2018-17402 affects Phonepe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-17402 published?: CVE-2018-17402 was published on 2018-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/magicj3lly/appexploits/blob/master/PhonePe%20-%20Credit%20and%20Debit%20Card%20Leak.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phonepe:phonepe:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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