CVE-2025-9673: 헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App · Improper Export of Android Application Components
Affects 헤이카카오 Hey Kakao AppSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Aug 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Kakao 헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should implement the following specific mitigation measures: 1) Conduct an inventory to identify Android devices with the Kakao 헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App installed, focusing on versions 2.17.0 through 2.17.4. 2) Restrict local device access by enforcing strong device authentication mechanisms such as PINs, passwords, or biometric locks to prevent unauthorized local access. 3) Limit installation of apps from untrusted sources and monitor for suspicious local activity that could indicate exploitation attempts. 4) Educate users about the risks of local device compromise and encourage prompt reporting of lost or stolen devices. 5) Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, including app version control and removal of vulnerable app versions where feasible. 6) Monitor official Kakao channels and security advisories for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 7) Consider network segmentation and restricting sensitive operations to devices that do not have this vulnerable app installed or are fully patched. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local access, app version management, and user awareness specific to this vulnerability context.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Kakao 헤이카카오 Hey Kakao App up to 2.17.4 on Android. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.kakao.i.connect. The manipulation results in improper export of android application components. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.