CVE-2023-5879: Users’ product account authentication data was stored in clear text in The Genie Company Aladdin Connect Mobil

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-5879?

aladdin connect: upgrade to 5.73. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-5879 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5879 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-2023-5879 affect?

CVE-2023-5879 affects aladdin connect. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Users’ product account authentication data was stored in clear text in The Genie Company Aladdin Connect Mobile Application Version 5.65 Build 2075 (and below) on Android Devices. This allows the attacker, with access to the android device,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-5879?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-5879 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting aladdin connect. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Users’ product account authentication data was stored in clear text in The Genie Company Aladdin Connect Mobile Application Version 5.65 Build 2075 (and below) on Android Devices. This allows the attacker, with access to the android device, to potentially retrieve users' clear text authentication credentials.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-922
Published	2024-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Rapid7, Inc. · Vendor: geniecompany

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geniecompany aladdin connect UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.73

Fixed in: 5.73

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aladdin-connect || rpm -q aladdin-connect || aladdin-connect --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.73 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aladdin-connect

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade aladdin-connect

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-5879?

aladdin connect: upgrade to 5.73. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5879 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5879 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-2023-5879 affect?

CVE-2023-5879 affects aladdin connect. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Users’ product account authentication data was stored in clear text in The Genie Company Aladdin Connect Mobile Application Version 5.65 Build 2075 (and below) on Android Devices. This allows the attacker, with access to the android device,

How urgent is CVE-2023-5879?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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