CVE-2026-12189: Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme in Moovit Bus & Public Transit App
CVE-2026-12189 is a medium severity vulnerability in Moovit Bus & Public Transit App version 1.18 on Android. It involves improper authorization in the handler for a custom URL scheme within the component com.tranzmate. The flaw can be exploited locally without user interaction. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Moovit Bus & Public Transit App 1.18 on Android allows an attacker with local access to manipulate the custom URL scheme handler in the com.tranzmate component, resulting in improper authorization. The issue does not require user interaction and has a CVSS 4.8 score indicating medium severity. The vendor was notified but has not provided any fix or advisory. No official remediation or patch is currently known.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to the affected device can exploit this flaw to bypass authorization controls in the custom URL scheme handler of the app. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions within the app context. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the medium severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch is available, users should limit local access to their devices and avoid executing untrusted custom URL schemes within the app until a fix is released.
CVE-2026-12189: Improper Authorization in Handler for Custom URL Scheme in Moovit Bus & Public Transit App
Description
CVE-2026-12189 is a medium severity vulnerability in Moovit Bus & Public Transit App version 1.18 on Android. It involves improper authorization in the handler for a custom URL scheme within the component com.tranzmate. The flaw can be exploited locally without user interaction. The vendor has not responded to the disclosure, and no patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:moovit:bus_public_transit_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Moovit Bus & Public Transit App 1.18 on Android allows an attacker with local access to manipulate the custom URL scheme handler in the com.tranzmate component, resulting in improper authorization. The issue does not require user interaction and has a CVSS 4.8 score indicating medium severity. The vendor was notified but has not provided any fix or advisory. No official remediation or patch is currently known.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access to the affected device can exploit this flaw to bypass authorization controls in the custom URL scheme handler of the app. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions within the app context. The impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the medium severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded and no patch is available, users should limit local access to their devices and avoid executing untrusted custom URL schemes within the app until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-14T06:36:17.689Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2f303d1cccde5f264b80ac
Added to database: 06/14/2026, 22:50:37 UTC
Last enriched: 06/22/2026, 15:19:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 73
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