132 items found
Weaknesses

Privilege Management: Android Messaging

Abstract
The application declares the use of a permission that controls access to SMS operations.
Explanation
This permission has a "dangerous" protection level. Permissions designated as dangerous imply an increased risk to user data privacy or device operation. In this case, access to SMS operations can pose a danger to user privacy and personal safety. Permission to send or receive SMS must not be requested without cause, nor granted without consideration. Malicious software also exploits these permissions to steal money and data from unwary users.

Example 1: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the SEND_SMS permission, which enables an application to send SMS messages.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SEND_SMS"/>
Example 2: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the RECEIVE_SMS permission, which enables an application to receive SMS messages.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS"/>
Example 3: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the BROADCAST_SMS permission, which enables an application to broadcast an SMS receipt notification.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.BROADCAST_SMS"/>
Example 4: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the READ_SMS permission, which enables an application to read SMS messages.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_SMS"/>
Example 5: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the WRITE_SMS permission, which enables an application to write SMS messages.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SMS"/>
Example 6: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the RECEIVE_MMS permission, which enables an application to monitor incoming MMS messages.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_MMS"/>
Example 7: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH permission, which enables an application to receive WAP push messages.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECEIVE_WAP_PUSH"/>
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] User Data
[3] Permissions and APIs that Access Sensitive Information
[4] First SMS Trojan detected for smartphones running Android
[5] Mark L. Murphy Beginning Android Apress
[6] Standards Mapping - CIS Azure Kubernetes Service Benchmark 2
[7] Standards Mapping - CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark partial
[8] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service Benchmark 4
[9] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Web Services Foundations Benchmark 1
[10] Standards Mapping - CIS Google Kubernetes Engine Benchmark normal
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[14] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[15] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1)
[17] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[25] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M3 Insecure Authentication/Authorization
[26] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[36] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[59] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_messaging

Privilege Management: Android Contacts

Abstract
The program declares the use of a permission that controls access to the user's contacts data.
Explanation
This permission has a "dangerous" protection level. Permissions designated as dangerous imply an increased risk to user data privacy or device operation. In this case, access to contacts information can pose a danger to user privacy and personal safety. Applications must treat contacts data as sensitive and manage it with the utmost caution.

Example 1: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the READ_CONTACTS permission, which enables an application to read the user's contacts data.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CONTACTS"/>
Example 2: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the WRITE_CONTACTS permission, which enables an application to write to the user's contacts data.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS"/>
Example 3: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the GET_ACCOUNTS permission, which enables an application to access the user's email and online accounts stored in the Account Manager. Sensitive data such as account IDs, email addresses, and phone numbers can be accessed with this permission.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS"/>
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] User Data
[3] Permissions and APIs that Access Sensitive Information
[4] Standards Mapping - CIS Azure Kubernetes Service Benchmark 2
[5] Standards Mapping - CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark partial
[6] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service Benchmark 4
[7] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Web Services Foundations Benchmark 1
[8] Standards Mapping - CIS Google Kubernetes Engine Benchmark normal
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[11] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[12] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[13] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[14] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1)
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M8 Security Misconfiguration
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[34] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_contacts

Privilege Management: Android Location

Abstract
The application declares the use of a permission that controls access to the device's location.
Explanation
This permission has a "dangerous" protection level. Permissions designated as dangerous imply an increased risk to user data privacy or device operation. In this case, access to location information can pose a danger to user privacy and personal safety. Applications that require access to location information must manage it with the utmost caution.

Example 1: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission, which enables an application to access the device's precise location.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/>
Example 2: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION permission, which enables an application to access the device's approximate location.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION"/>
Example 3: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION permission, which enables an application to access geographic locations saved in the user's shared collection.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION"/>
Example 4: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION permission, which enables an application to access location in the background.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION"/>
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] Request location permissions
[3] Privacy best practices
[4] User Data
[5] Permissions and APIs that Access Sensitive Information
[6] Standards Mapping - CIS Azure Kubernetes Service Benchmark 2
[7] Standards Mapping - CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark partial
[8] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service Benchmark 4
[9] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Web Services Foundations Benchmark 1
[10] Standards Mapping - CIS Google Kubernetes Engine Benchmark normal
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[14] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[15] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1)
[17] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[25] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M3 Insecure Authentication/Authorization
[26] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[36] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[59] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_location

Privilege Management: Android Calendar

Abstract
The application declares the use of a permission that controls access to the user's calendar data.
Explanation
This permission has a "dangerous" protection level. Permissions designated as dangerous imply an increased risk to user data privacy or device operation. In this case, access to the user's calendar can pose a danger to user privacy and personal safety. Applications must treat calendar data as sensitive and manage it with the utmost caution to maintain privacy.

Example 1: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the READ_CALENDAR permission, which enables an application to read the user's calendar data.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CALENDAR"/>
Example 2: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the WRITE_CALENDAR permission, which enables an application to write to the user's calendar data.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR"/>
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] User Data
[3] Permissions and APIs that Access Sensitive Information
[4] Standards Mapping - CIS Azure Kubernetes Service Benchmark 2
[5] Standards Mapping - CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark partial
[6] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service Benchmark 4
[7] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Web Services Foundations Benchmark 1
[8] Standards Mapping - CIS Google Kubernetes Engine Benchmark normal
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[11] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[12] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[13] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[14] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1)
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M8 Security Misconfiguration
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[34] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_calendar

Privilege Management: Android Call Log

Abstract
The application declares the use of a permission that controls access to the user's call log.
Explanation
This permission has a "dangerous" protection level. Permissions designated as dangerous imply an increased risk to user data privacy or device operation. In this case, access to the call log can pose a danger to user privacy and personal safety. Applications that require access to the call log must manage it with the utmost caution.

Example 1: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the READ_CALL_LOG permission, which enables an application to read the user's call log.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG"/>
Example 2: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the WRITE_CALL_LOG permission, which enables an application to write to the user's call log.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG"/>
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] User Data
[3] Permissions and APIs that Access Sensitive Information
[4] Standards Mapping - CIS Azure Kubernetes Service Benchmark 2
[5] Standards Mapping - CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark partial
[6] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service Benchmark 4
[7] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Web Services Foundations Benchmark 1
[8] Standards Mapping - CIS Google Kubernetes Engine Benchmark normal
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[11] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[12] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[13] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[14] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1)
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M8 Security Misconfiguration
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[34] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_call_log

Privilege Management: Android Data Storage

Abstract
The program requests permission to write data to Android's external storage.
Explanation
Files written to external storage are readable and writeable by arbitrary programs and users. Programs must never write sensitive information, for instance personally identifiable information, to external storage. When you connect the Android device via USB to a PC or other device it enables USB mass storage mode. Any file written to external storage can be read and modified in this mode. In addition, files in external storage will remain there even after the application that wrote them is uninstalled, further increasing the risk that any sensitive information stored in them will be compromised.

Example 1:The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission, which enables an application to write to external storage.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
Example 2:The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission, which enables and application to read from external storage.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"/>
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] Ruggero Contu, John Girard Put security policies in place for portable storage devices Gartner Research
[3] Data Storage
[4] Standards Mapping - CIS Azure Kubernetes Service Benchmark 2
[5] Standards Mapping - CIS Microsoft Azure Foundations Benchmark partial
[6] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service Benchmark 4
[7] Standards Mapping - CIS Amazon Web Services Foundations Benchmark 1
[8] Standards Mapping - CIS Google Kubernetes Engine Benchmark normal
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[11] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[12] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[13] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[14] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1)
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M8 Security Misconfiguration
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[34] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_data_storage

Directory Traversal

Abstract
Failure to sufficiently validate user supplied input could allow an attacker read arbitrary files on the system.
Explanation
Programmers sometimes allow the end users to specify the location of the application resources whose contents they are interested in. Such a feature can be exploited for malicious purposes if the application fails to validate the user-supplied input and apply appropriate filters to purge use of special characters in the input. A directory traversal vulnerability occurs when the attacker can influence the path to files whose contents are returned by the application.

An attacker can modify the value of such parameters to view files using the web server's access permissions. By sending a specially crafted request containing directory traversal characters, the attacker can gain access to sensitive file contents that would otherwise be inaccessible. To exploit the vulnerability the attacker can use parent directory references, such as "/../../"-style notation. This could lead to exposure of web application source code, usernames, passwords and other sensitive configuration information. Additionally, the attacker could also execute arbitrary system commands.

Example: A payload using special character to gain unauthorized system access and execute shell commands.
http://[target]/.../.../.../winnt/system32/cmd.exe?/c+dir
desc.dynamic.xtended_preview.directory_traversal