VulnerabilityPublished 7 Nov 2024Updated 8 Nov 2024

CVE-2024-46961: com.downloader.privatebrowser · Code Injection

Affects com.downloader.privatebrowserSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

8.1High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

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

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: Required: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires a user to take some action before the vulnerability can be exploited.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: High: There is a total loss of integrity, or a complete loss of protection. For example, the attacker is able to modify any/all files protected by the impacted component. Alternatively, only some files can be modified, but malicious modification would present a direct, serious consequence to the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
GitHubactuator/com.downloader.privatebrowser`pkg:github/actuator/com.downloader.privatebrowser`Other threats	Affected <=1.3.5	Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2024-46961, users and organizations should take immediate and specific actions beyond generic advice. First, avoid using the vulnerable versions of the Inshot Video Downloader - XDownloader app until an official patch is released. If continued use is necessary, restrict the app’s network access using mobile device management (MDM) solutions or firewall rules to limit exposure to untrusted content. Disable or restrict JavaScript execution within the app if configurable. Educate users to avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading content from untrusted sources within the app. Monitor device and network logs for unusual activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. For organizations, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting anomalous script execution or data exfiltration patterns. Encourage users to keep their Android OS and apps updated regularly. Finally, maintain communication with the app vendor for timely updates and patches, and apply them as soon as they become available.

Description

The Inshot com.downloader.privatebrowser (aka Video Downloader - XDownloader) application through 1.3.5 for Android allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code via the com.downloader.privatebrowser.activity.PrivateMainActivity component.

Impact

The exploitation of CVE-2024-46961 can have significant impacts on both individual users and organizations. Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the vulnerable app, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive user data such as browsing history, downloaded content, or stored credentials. This can result in confidentiality breaches and integrity violations, including data manipulation or session hijacking. For organizations, if the app is used on corporate devices, this vulnerability could serve as an entry point for lateral movement or data exfiltration. The requirement for user interaction limits mass exploitation but targeted attacks remain feasible, especially via phishing or malicious content delivery. The absence of availability impact means the app remains operational, potentially allowing persistent exploitation. The lack of known exploits in the wild suggests the threat is emerging, but the high CVSS score indicates that once weaponized, the vulnerability could be leveraged for impactful attacks. The widespread use of Android devices globally, combined with the popularity of video downloader apps, increases the potential attack surface.

CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessLikelihood of exploit: MediumCWE Top 25 (2025): #10OWASP Top 10 A05:2025: Injection (opens in a new tab)
The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
Architecture and Design · Refactoring
Refactor your program so that you do not have to dynamically generate code.
Architecture and Design
Run your code in a "jail" or similar sandbox environment that enforces strict boundaries between the process and the operating system. This may effectively restrict which code can be executed by your product.
Implementation · Input Validation
Assume all input is malicious. Use an "accept known good" input validation strategy, i.e., use a list of acceptable inputs that strictly conform to specifications. Reject any input that does not strictly conform to specifications, or transform it into something that does.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Server Side Request Forgery Prevention (opens in a new tab)
Unvalidated Redirects and Forwards (opens in a new tab)
Cross Site Scripting Prevention (opens in a new tab)
DOM based XSS Prevention (opens in a new tab)
Abuse Case (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V5.2.8 (opens in a new tab)
V5.2.5 (opens in a new tab)
V1.5.1 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files (opens in a new tab)
Manipulating User-Controlled Variables (opens in a new tab)
Code Injection (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

github.com/actuator/com.downloader.privatebrowser/blob/main/CVE-2024-46961 (opens in a new tab)

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AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 28 Feb 2026, 07:32 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-94

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