XSS in Mobsf Mobile-Security-Framework-Mobsf
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.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.003 (23.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Mobsf Mobile-security-framework-mobsf — versions < 4.4.5
- Opensecurity Mobile_security_framework
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-24490?
- CVE-2026-24490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mobsf Mobile-Security-Framework-Mobsf, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-01-27.
- How severe is CVE-2026-24490?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.