How severe is CVE-2026-24490?

CVE-2026-24490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-24490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-24490?

CVE-2026-24490 affects Opensecurity Mobile Security Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24490?

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.

Does CVE-2026-24490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-24490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4834.

When was CVE-2026-24490 published?

CVE-2026-24490 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-24490

CVE-2026-24490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensecurity Mobile Security Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4834
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Opensecurity Mobile Security Framework
Published: 2026-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MobSF is a mobile application security testing tool used. Prior to version 4.4.5, a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MobSF's Android manifest analysis allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser session by uploading a malicious APK. The `android:host` attribute from `<data android:scheme="android_secret_code">` elements is rendered in HTML reports without sanitization, enabling session hijacking and account takeover. Version 4.4.5 fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24490?: MobSF is a mobile application security testing tool used. Prior to version 4.4.5, a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MobSF's Android manifest analysis allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a victim's browser session by uploading a malicious APK. The `android:host` attribute from `<data android:scheme="android_secret_code">` elements is rendered in HTML reports without sanitization, enabling session hijacking and account takeover. Version 4.4.5 fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-24490?: CVE-2026-24490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-24490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-24490?: CVE-2026-24490 affects Opensecurity Mobile Security Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24490?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-24490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-24490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4834.
When was CVE-2026-24490 published?: CVE-2026-24490 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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