Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes a physical-access bypass in SailingLab AppLock for Android version 4.3.8. The app reportedly protects other apps with an overlay PIN screen rather than Android secure authentication APIs, allowing the protection to be evaded through alternate interface flows. Business impact is limited but real where the app is trusted to protect sensitive mobile data.
Executive priority
Treat this as low urgency unless the organization relies on AppLock to protect sensitive mobile data. It should be handled through mobile-device inventory and policy cleanup, not emergency response. Prioritize shared, executive, or regulated-data devices first.
Technical view
CVE-2025-68708 is a CWE-288 authentication bypass affecting SailingLab AppLock, also identified as com.alpha.applock, 4.3.8 for Android. The CVSS 3.1 score is 2.4, with physical attack vector and low confidentiality impact. Sources state exposed navigation routes via advertisement or browser intents can evade overlay-based lock verification.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Android devices running SailingLab AppLock com.alpha.applock version 4.3.8. This is not a network-exploitable enterprise infrastructure issue. Risk is higher on shared, lost, unattended, or BYOD phones where AppLock is relied on to protect browser or application data.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires local physical access to the Android device. The public description says bypass is possible through interface navigation paths, but the provided evidence does not establish broad exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE names AppLock 4.3.8 and describes overlay-based protection bypass, but affected CPEs are listed as n/a and no fixed version is provided. Avoid assuming other AppLock versions or products are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Android devices for com.alpha.applock version 4.3.8.
- Do not rely on AppLock as a primary control for sensitive apps.
- Check vendor or Google Play guidance for updates or removal advice.
- Prefer Android platform authentication, work profiles, and device lock policies.
- Remove or restrict the app on managed high-risk devices if no fix is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether managed devices have SailingLab AppLock installed.
- Record installed package name and version from device inventory.
- Review whether sensitive apps depend on AppLock for access control.
- Test only in a controlled device lab with owner authorization.
- Monitor CVE and vendor references for fixed-version information.
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- Low
- CVSS
- 2.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N0.91.4CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
2.4LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpha.applockCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/actuator/com.alpha.applockCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/actuator/com.alpha.applock/blob/main/CVE-2025-68708CVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
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