CVE-2025-5154 Details
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PhonePe App 25.03.21.0 on Android. Affected is an unknown function of the file /data/data/com.phonepe.app/databases/ of the component SQLite Database. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
A vulnerability exists in the PhonePe Android app, specifically in version 25.03.21.0, where sensitive user data is stored unencrypted in local SQLite databases. This includes authentication tokens, personal identification information, and KYC metadata. The databases are located in the app's private storage directory and are accessible only with root privileges. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and could be exploited to extract sensitive information for malicious purposes.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 27, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- | CISA-ADP | Exploit |
| https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xj9y2w3E98IZu8PUeGGI0nQPNsvVm87I?usp=sharing | [email protected] | Not Applicable |
| https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- | [email protected] | Exploit |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310242 | [email protected] | Permissions RequiredVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.310242 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.576245 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-312 | Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information | [email protected] |
| CWE-312 | Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information | [email protected] |
| CWE-313 | Cleartext Storage in a File or on Disk | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| phonepe phonepe | 25.03.21.0 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 28, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 25, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |