CVE-2023-49794 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-49794: The logic of get apk path in KernelSU module can be bypassed

Vendor Tiann
Product KernelSU
Weakness CWE-290
Published January 2, 2024
Last update May 9, 2025

CVSS base score

6.7/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a patched version is not available.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2024 CVE published
May 9, 2025 Record updated