Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes an iOS mobile banking app that failed to verify SSL server certificates. A person able to intercept a user’s network traffic could impersonate the banking server and capture sensitive information. The public record names Algonquin State Bank Mobile Banking version 3.0.0; it does not provide a CVSS score or confirmed fix.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority if the organization supports or has users of this specific mobile banking app. The issue can expose credentials or sensitive banking data, but the public evidence is old and incomplete, so response should focus on confirming current exposure.
Technical view
Algonquin State Bank Mobile Banking for iOS version 3.0.0 did not validate X.509 certificates from SSL servers. The stated impact is server spoofing and sensitive information exposure through a crafted certificate during a man-in-the-middle position. The sources do not provide affected CPEs, CWE mapping, patch status, or exploit telemetry.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to users of the named iOS app version 3.0.0. The CVE metadata does not list broader products or versions, so do not assume other Algonquin State Bank platforms are affected without vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
The source describes man-in-the-middle exploitation using a crafted certificate. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation in the wild. Practical risk is highest on untrusted or compromised networks used by affected app users.
Researcher notes
The CVE record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, fix version, or reproducibility detail is included. The core claim is certificate validation failure in iOS app 3.0.0. Further analysis should remain scoped to confirming affected binaries and vendor remediation status.
Mitigation direction
- Check vendor or App Store guidance for a fixed mobile app version.
- Stop using the affected app version for banking until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Advise users to avoid banking over untrusted Wi-Fi networks.
- Monitor affected accounts for suspicious login or transaction activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory managed iOS devices for the named app and version 3.0.0.
- Confirm whether the currently distributed app version validates SSL certificates correctly.
- Review vendor communications for any fix, retirement, or replacement app notice.
- Check mobile device management logs for continued affected app usage.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://medium.com/%40chronic_9612/advisory-44-credit-union-apps-for-ios-may-allow-login-credential-exposure-4d2f380b85c5CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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