CVE-2026-85153
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Hardcoded Credentials and Cryptographic Keys in Schmooze App

Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

Description
This vulnerability exists in the Schmooze app due to the use of hardcoded credentials and cryptographic keys in the client application. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by decompiling the distributed application package and extracting the embedded credentials and cryptographic keys. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to backend and cloud resources and forge client requests on the targeted system.

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Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-06
AI Q&A
2026-10-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85153
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93017

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Schmooze Schmooze dating mobile Application Android versions 5.2.7 (build 452) and prior
Schmooze Schmooze dating mobile Application iOS versions 5.2.1 and prior

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-321 The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the Schmooze app due to hardcoded credentials and cryptographic keys in the client application. An attacker can decompile the app and extract these credentials to gain unauthorized access to backend and cloud resources.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires analyzing the Schmooze app for hardcoded credentials and cryptographic keys. Inspect the app binary or decompiled code for embedded secrets. Use tools like apktool for Android or jd-gui for Java apps to extract and review the code.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to backend systems and forge client requests, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized actions on your behalf.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately remove the Schmooze app from all devices. Rotate any credentials or cryptographic keys that may have been exposed. Monitor backend and cloud resources for unauthorized access or unusual activity.

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