CVE-2026-13514
Chess Play and Learn App com.chess AndroidManifest.xml backup
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 29, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 29, 2026, 6:46 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
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 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Chess Play and Learn App to the latest version.
- Apply any available patches or updates for the component.
- Review app permissions and configurations.
- Remove any exposed backup files.
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-13514', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-29T13:40:29.246622Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:chess:play_and_learn_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Chess', 'modules': ['com.chess'], 'product': 'Play and Learn App', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.6'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.7'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.8'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.9'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.10'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.11'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.12'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.13'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.14'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.15'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.16'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.17'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.18'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.19'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.20'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.21'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.22'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.23'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.24'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.25'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.26'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.27'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.28'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.29'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.30'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.31'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.32'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.33'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.34'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.35'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.36'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.37'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.38'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.39'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.40'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.41'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.9.42'}]}] Added Description 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-285 Added CWE CWE-530 Added Reference https://github.com/honestcorrupt/CHESS.COM-CVE-REQUEST Added Reference https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chess Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-13514 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/838880 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/374522 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/374522/cti