CVE-2026-103097
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Hard-Coded API Key in Android Application

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: GV

Description
An API key is hardcoded and retrievable from the application package. Since Android applications can be reverse engineered, embedding sensitive API credentials directly in the client application may allow unauthorized users to extract and misuse the key.

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Published
2026-10-02
Last Modified
2026-10-02
Generated
2026-10-02
AI Q&A
2026-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-103097
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91147

Affected Vendors & Products

Currently, no data is known.

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CWE ID Description
CWE-798 The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
CWE-540 Source code on a web server or repository often contains sensitive information and should generally not be accessible to users.
CWE-312 The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an API key being hardcoded into an Android application. Since Android apps can be reverse engineered, attackers can extract and misuse the embedded key, potentially gaining unauthorized access to services or data.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a hardcoded API key in an Android application, which can be detected by reverse engineering the app package. Use tools like apktool to decompile the APK and search for API keys in the source code or configuration files.

Impact Analysis

If you use an affected application, attackers could misuse the exposed API key to access restricted services, leading to data breaches, unauthorized actions, or financial losses. Your personal or sensitive data might be compromised.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates GDPR and HIPAA due to unauthorized data access risks. GDPR requires protecting personal data, while HIPAA mandates safeguarding health information. A breach could result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Remove the hardcoded API key from the application and implement a secure method for retrieving it, such as using a backend service or environment variables. Update the application to use this new method.

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