CVE-2019-15425: The Kata M4s Android device with a build fingerprint of alps/full_hct6750_66_n/hct6750_66_n:7.0/NRD90M/1495624

Routine

LOW 3.3MITIGATE

CVE-2019-15425 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting m4s firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Kata M4s Android device with a build fingerprint of alps/full_hct6750_66_n/hct6750_66_n:7.0/NRD90M/1495624556:user/test-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.mediatek.factorymode app (versionCode=1, versionName=1) that allows unauthorized wireless settings modification via a confused deputy attack. This capability can be accessed by any app co-located on the device.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-610
Published	2019-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: katadigital

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-14 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

katadigital m4s firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-15425?

m4s firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-15425 being exploited?

CVE-2019-15425 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-15425 affect?

CVE-2019-15425 affects m4s firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). The Kata M4s Android device with a build fingerprint of alps/full_hct6750_66_n/hct6750_66_n:7.0/NRD90M/1495624556:user/test-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.mediatek.factorymode app (versionCode=1, versionName=1)

How urgent is CVE-2019-15425?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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