WordPress component - Security Vulnerability (CVE-2018-20523)

AI enriched just now (2026-09-18 19:21 UTC)

Technical Summary

Xiaomi Stock Browser 10.2.4.g on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro devices and other Redmi Android phones allows content provider injection. In other words, a third-party application can read the user's cleartext browser history via an app.provider.query content://com.android.browser.searchhistory/searchhistory request.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 5.3). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on published exploit references.

Primary risk drivers: published exploit references

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

AI risk score 56/100 (Elevated, Medium) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.