CVE-2025-6172: TECNO com.afmobi.boomplayer · Improper Authentication
Affects TECNO com.afmobi.boomplayerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 44% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Jun 2025
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.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TECNO com.afmobi.boomplayer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should include advising users and organizations to avoid installing or using version 7.4.51 of com.afmobi.boomplayer until a patch is available. 2. Implement mobile device management (MDM) policies to restrict installation of unapproved or vulnerable applications, and to monitor app versions on corporate devices. 3. Encourage users to enable device-level authentication mechanisms such as biometric or strong passcodes to reduce unauthorized physical access. 4. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity originating from devices running the vulnerable app, focusing on unauthorized access attempts or anomalous behavior. 5. Educate users about the risks of sideloading apps or installing updates from unofficial sources, which could exacerbate exploitation risks. 6. Coordinate with TECNO or app distributors to obtain timely patches and verify the integrity of app updates before deployment. 7. For organizations, implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of identifying suspicious app behavior or privilege escalations on mobile devices. 8. Consider temporary removal or replacement of the app with alternative media players that have verified security postures until the vulnerability is resolved.
Description
Permission vulnerability in the mobile application (com.afmobi.boomplayer) may lead to the risk of unauthorized operation.