CVE-2026-5452: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in UCC CampusConnect App
CVE-2026-5452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in the UCC CampusConnect App for Android versions up to 14. 3. 5. The issue arises from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key within the app's code, specifically in the campusconnect/BuildConfig. java file. Exploitation requires local access to the device, and an exploit has been published. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has low complexity for an attacker with local privileges. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key in the UCC CampusConnect App (versions 14.3.0 through 14.3.5) on Android. The hard-coded key is embedded in the app's BuildConfig.java file, which could allow an attacker with local access to the device to potentially compromise cryptographic operations relying on this key. The attack vector is local, with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity. Exploit code has been published, but there is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an official patch.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to the affected device to exploit the hard-coded cryptographic key, potentially undermining the confidentiality or integrity of cryptographic operations within the app. Since the attack requires local access and privileges, the impact is limited compared to remote vulnerabilities. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to their devices and avoid installing untrusted applications that could leverage this vulnerability. Monitor official UCC communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-5452: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in UCC CampusConnect App
Description
CVE-2026-5452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in the UCC CampusConnect App for Android versions up to 14. 3. 5. The issue arises from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key within the app's code, specifically in the campusconnect/BuildConfig. java file. Exploitation requires local access to the device, and an exploit has been published. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has low complexity for an attacker with local privileges. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently provided.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key in the UCC CampusConnect App (versions 14.3.0 through 14.3.5) on Android. The hard-coded key is embedded in the app's BuildConfig.java file, which could allow an attacker with local access to the device to potentially compromise cryptographic operations relying on this key. The attack vector is local, with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity. Exploit code has been published, but there is no indication of known exploits in the wild or an official patch.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to the affected device to exploit the hard-coded cryptographic key, potentially undermining the confidentiality or integrity of cryptographic operations within the app. Since the attack requires local access and privileges, the impact is limited compared to remote vulnerabilities. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should limit local access to their devices and avoid installing untrusted applications that could leverage this vulnerability. Monitor official UCC communications for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-02T22:08:50.188Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cf362ae6bfc5ba1d4c970f
Added to database: 4/3/2026, 3:38:18 AM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 9:12:58 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:39:56 PM
Views: 78
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