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CVE-2023-43955

CWE-94Published: December 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The com.phlox.tvwebbrowser TV Bro application through 2.0.0 for Android mishandles external intents through WebView. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, create arbitrary files. and perform arbitrary downloads via JavaScript that uses takeBlobDownloadData.

Risk Analysis

The TV Bro application for Android mishandles external intents, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and create files via malicious JavaScript. This critical vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should update the TV Bro application to a version beyond 2.0.0.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-43955 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected Vendors & Products

fedirtsapana1 product(s)

tv bro

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/CWE-94.md

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/poc.apk

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/CWE-94.md

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/poc.apk

All References (8)

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https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowserExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/CWE-94.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/poc.apkExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/truefedex/tv-bro/pull/182#issue-1901769895Issue Tracking

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https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowserExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/CWE-94.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/actuator/com.phlox.tvwebbrowser/blob/main/poc.apkExploit · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/truefedex/tv-bro/pull/182#issue-1901769895Issue Tracking

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-43955

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-94

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedDec 27, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-94)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2023-43955 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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