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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-50862 is a data exposure weakness in the Lotus Cars Android app version 1.2.8. The app reportedly allows Android backup, which may expose app data on rooted or debug-enabled devices. The business risk is user data leakage, mainly where device controls are weak.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate mobile data-exposure issue. It is not described as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but fleets with rooted or debug-enabled devices should act promptly.
Technical view
The source states com.lotus.carsdomestic.intl 1.2.8 has android:allowBackup=true in its manifest. This can permit app data extraction through Android backup on rooted or debug-enabled devices. CVSS 3.1 is 5.9 with local attack vector and low complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to users or managed devices running the identified Lotus Cars Android app version 1.2.8, especially rooted, debug-enabled, developer, or poorly controlled Android devices.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation is local and depends on device state, but could still matter if sensitive app data is stored unprotected.
Researcher notes
Evidence is thin: the CVE description names the package and version, while structured affected fields are n/a. No vendor advisory, patch version, exploit-in-the-wild report, or detailed impact data is included.
Mitigation direction
- Check Lotus or app-store guidance for an updated release or vendor fix.
- Prioritize updating or removing version 1.2.8 where deployed.
- Block rooted or debug-enabled Android devices from corporate access.
- Use MDM controls to restrict Android debugging on managed devices.
- Avoid storing sensitive account data in the app until guidance is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices for package com.lotus.carsdomestic.intl version 1.2.8.
- Confirm whether deployed APK manifests set allowBackup=true.
- Identify rooted, debug-enabled, or unmanaged Android devices using the app.
- Monitor the CVE record and researcher reference for vendor updates.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.53.4CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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