CVE-2025-5154
PhonePe App SQLite Database databases cleartext storage in file
Description
A vulnerability was identified in PhonePe App 25.03.21.0 on Android. This affects an unknown function of the file /data/data/com.phonepe.app/databases/ of the component SQLite Database. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The actual existence of this vulnerability is currently in question. The root-requirement of the attack is reflected by the CVSS vector attribute PR:H. The vendor explains: "[A]s per the PoC this vulnerability needs a rooted device to exploit. PhonePe does not consider vulnerabilities found in rooted device as valid because there is not real-world exploit scenario."
INFO
Published Date :
May 25, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 7, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-5154
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Encrypt sensitive data before storing it.
- Implement secure file storage practices.
- Restrict access to sensitive data files.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-5154 has a 7 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-5154.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag disputed Changed Description A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PhonePe App 25.03.21.0 on Android. Affected is an unknown function of the file /data/data/com.phonepe.app/databases/ of the component SQLite Database. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. A vulnerability was identified in PhonePe App 25.03.21.0 on Android. This affects an unknown function of the file /data/data/com.phonepe.app/databases/ of the component SQLite Database. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The actual existence of this vulnerability is currently in question. The root-requirement of the attack is reflected by the CVSS vector attribute PR:H. The vendor explains: "[A]s per the PoC this vulnerability needs a rooted device to exploit. PhonePe does not consider vulnerabilities found in rooted device as valid because there is not real-world exploit scenario." Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Removed CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2025/5xxx/CVE-2025-5154.json">CVE-2025-5154</a> Added Reference https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xj9y2w3E98IZu8PUeGGI0nQPNsvVm87I?usp=sharing Added Reference https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2025-5154 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/576245 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/310242 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/310242/cti Removed Reference https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xj9y2w3E98IZu8PUeGGI0nQPNsvVm87I?usp=sharing Removed Reference https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310242 Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.310242 Removed Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.576245 Removed Reference Type https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xj9y2w3E98IZu8PUeGGI0nQPNsvVm87I?usp=sharing Types: Not Applicable Removed Reference Type https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Types: Exploit Removed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310242 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Removed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?id.310242 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Removed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?submit.576245 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Removed Reference https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Removed Reference Type https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Types: Exploit -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n/a', 'modules': ['SQLite Database'], 'product': 'PhonePe App', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '25.03.21.0'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-5154', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-05-27T14:21:04.403091Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-312 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:phonepe:phonepe:25.03.21.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:* Added Reference Type VulDB: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xj9y2w3E98IZu8PUeGGI0nQPNsvVm87I?usp=sharing Types: Not Applicable Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulDB: https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Types: Exploit Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310242 Types: Permissions Required, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?id.310242 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/?submit.576245 Types: Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PhonePe App 25.03.21.0 on Android. Affected is an unknown function of the file /data/data/com.phonepe.app/databases/ of the component SQLite Database. The manipulation leads to cleartext storage in a file or on disk. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:M/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-312 Added CWE CWE-313 Added Reference https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Xj9y2w3E98IZu8PUeGGI0nQPNsvVm87I?usp=sharing Added Reference https://github.com/honestcorrupt/-Insecure-Local-Storage-of-Sensitive-User-Data-in-PhonePe-Android-App-Unpatched- Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310242 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.310242 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.576245