CVE-2026-12189

A flaw has been found in Moovit Bus & Public Transit App 1.18 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the component com.tranzmate. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization in handler for custom url scheme. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been...

CVE-2026-12189

The CVE-2026-12189 entry concerns Moovit Bus & Public Transit App 1.18 on Android, affecting the com.tranzmate component. The flaw is described as improper authorization in the handler for a custom URL scheme, enabling a local attacker to manipulate the app. Exploitability is local with low attac...

CVE-2026-12189 Moovit Bus & Public Transit App com.tranzmate improper authorization in handler for custom url scheme

A flaw has been found in Moovit Bus & Public Transit App 1.18 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the component com.tranzmate. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization in handler for custom url scheme. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been...

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