CVE-2020-35398: UTI Mutual fund Android Application- Username Enumeration

Vulnerable Software: UTI Mutual fund Android Application

Vulnerability: Username Enumeration

Affected Version: 5.4.28

Patch: Not Released (03-December-2021)

Vendor Homepage: https://utimf.com/

CVE: CVE-2020-11561

CVE Author: Tejas Nitin Pingulkar

Exploit Available: POC available

About Affected Software

Investing in Mutual Funds is now easy with the UTI MF (UTI Mutual Funds) App. It gives you a hassle-free experience to invest in any mutual fund scheme of your choice from anywhere, anytime, with just a few clicks. The paperless transactions allow new investors to start a SIP or invest a lumpsum with ease.

Exploit

Input an incorrect username (one that doesn’t exist), and the application will respond with an error message “We are unable to recognize the use user id entered.” If the valid username is entered and an invalid password is provided, application responds with “the password entered is incorrect,” which assists the attacker in enumerating valid usernames. 

Proof Of Concept

The first screenshot shows that the user exists

The second screenshot shows that the user does not exist

CVE-2020-35398: UTI Mutual fund Android Application- Username Enumeration

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