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CVE-2024-40240: An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proxima...

An incorrect access control issue in HomeServe Home Repair' android app - 3.3.4 allows a physically proximate attacker to escalate privileges via the fingerprint authentication function.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-40240 affects the HomeServe Home Repair Android app version 3.3.4. A person with physical access to a device may be able to gain elevated access through the app's fingerprint authentication function. The issue is medium severity because exploitation requires physical proximity, but successful misuse could expose or alter sensitive app data.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted mobile-device risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize organizations with managed Android fleets using this app or shared devices where physical access is plausible.

Technical view

The CVE describes incorrect access control in HomeServe Home Repair for Android 3.3.4, with CVSS 3.1 score 6.1 and vector AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. No CWE, CPE, fixed version, or vendor remediation is provided in the source bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to Android devices with HomeServe Home Repair app version 3.3.4 installed, especially devices that can be physically accessed by others. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions or platforms.

Exploitation context

The sources support a physically proximate attack path involving fingerprint authentication. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The bundle names version 3.3.4 and fingerprint authentication privilege escalation, but provides no CWE, CPE, patch level, or exploit-in-the-wild evidence. Do not expand scope beyond the named Android app version without additional vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory Android devices for HomeServe Home Repair version 3.3.4.
  • Check HomeServe or app-store guidance for a corrected Android release.
  • Update, disable, or remove affected app installations where business use is not required.
  • Reduce unattended physical access to enrolled mobile devices.
  • Monitor the CVE record for vendor remediation updates.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed app package and version on managed Android devices.
  • Verify whether any newer vendor-published app version supersedes 3.3.4.
  • Review mobile device controls for lock screen and biometric authentication policy.
  • Confirm whether the app is required for business workflows.
  • Track the CVE and researcher reference for updated affected-version details.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
3Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N0.95.2CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-40240Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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  3. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc

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Affected products

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CWE details

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