CVE-2023-49794

The logic of get apk path in KernelSU module can be bypassed

Published Jan 2, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-53712 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.
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
May 9, 2025, 7:49 PM
Reserved
Nov 30, 2023, 1:39 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 2, 2024, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:36 AM