CVE-2025-63434: xtool anyscan — Exploit

Description

The update mechanism in Xtooltech Xtool AnyScan Android Application 4.40.40 and prior is insecure. The application downloads and extracts update packages containing executable code without performing a cryptographic integrity or authenticity check on their contents. An attacker who can control the update metadata can serve a malicious package, which the application will accept, extract, and later execute, leading to arbitrary code execution.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-494 CWE-494

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
xtooltech	xtool_anyscan	< 4.40.40

References

Exploits

https://www.nowsecure.com/blog/2025/07/16/remote-code-execution-discovered-in-xtool-anyscan-app-risks-to-phones-and-vehicles/

Other References

https://github.com/ab3lson/cve-references/tree/master/CVE-2025-63434

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-63434? +

The update mechanism in Xtooltech Xtool AnyScan Android Application 4.40.40 and prior is insecure. The application downloads and extracts update packages containing executable code without performing a cryptographic integrity or authenticity check on their contents. An attacker who can control the update metadata can serve a malicious package, which the application will accept, extract, and later execute, leading to arbitrary code execution. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-63434? +

CVE-2025-63434 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-63434? +

CVE-2025-63434 affects products from xtooltech, specifically: xtool_anyscan. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-63434? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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