CVE-2023-49794: KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49794?

kernelsu: upgrade to newer than 0.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49794 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49794 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-49794 affect?

CVE-2023-49794 affects kernelsu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. I

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-49794?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49794 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting kernelsu. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. If a KernelSU module installed device try to install any not checked apk which package name equal to the official KernelSU Manager, it can take over root privileges on the device. As of time of publication, a pa

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-290
Published	2024-01-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: kernelsu

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-02 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kernelsu kernelsu UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.7.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kernelsu || rpm -q kernelsu || kernelsu --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kernelsu

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kernelsu

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-49794?

kernelsu: upgrade to newer than 0.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49794 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49794 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-2023-49794 affect?

CVE-2023-49794 affects kernelsu. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). KernelSU is a Kernel-based root solution for Android devices. In versions 0.7.1 and prior, the logic of get apk path in KernelSU kernel module can be bypassed, which causes any malicious apk named `me.weishu.kernelsu` get root permission. I

How urgent is CVE-2023-49794?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-5521 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Incorrect Authorization in GitHub repository tiann/kernelsu prior to v0.6.9.
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References

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