CVE-2023-43955

Name: CVE-2023-43955
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-27T21:15:08.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43955 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The com.phlox.tvwebbrowser TV Bro application through 2.0.0 for Android mishandles external intents through WebView. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, create arbitrary files. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The com.phlox.tvwebbrowser TV Bro application through 2.0.0 for Android mishandles external intents through WebView. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, create arbitrary files. and perform arbitrary downloads via JavaScript that uses takeBlobDownloadData.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedirtsapana	Tv Bro	<= 2.0.0

References

https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowserExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/CWE-94.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/poc.apkExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/truefedex/tv-bro/pull/182#issue-1901769895Issue Tracking
https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowserExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/CWE-94.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/poc.apkExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/truefedex/tv-bro/pull/182#issue-1901769895Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43955?

How severe is CVE-2023-43955?

CVE-2023-43955 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43955?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST