CVE-2026-13514

A weakness has been identified in Chess Play and Learn App up to 4.9.42 on Android. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.chess. This manipulation causes exposure of backup file to an unauthorized control sphere. It is feasible to perform the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor was informed early about this issue. They confirmed the existence and that they will address it. Furthermore, they explain that their bug bounty "explicitly excludes physical-access attacks". However, they appreciate the quality of the report and aim at making a goodwill payment to the researcher.

CVSS v3 2.4 LOW
CVSS v2.0 2.1 LOW

2.4^/10

CVSS v3 : LOW

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.9 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

2.1^/10

CVSS v2.0 : LOW

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/honestcorrupt/CHESS.COM-CVE-REQUEST
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-13514
https://vuldb.com/submit/838880
https://vuldb.com/vuln/374522
https://vuldb.com/vuln/374522/cti

Configurations

No configuration.

History

29 Jun 2026, 00:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-06-29 00:16

Updated : 2026-06-29 15:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-13514

Mitre link : CVE-2026-13514

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-13514

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-285

Improper Authorization

CWE-530

Exposure of Backup File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere

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