MASWE-0063: Insecure Broadcast Receivers
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Initial Description or Hints¶
Unintentionally exported broadcast receivers, unrestricted permissions, sticky broadcasts.
Relevant Topics¶
- Unintentionally exported broadcast receivers
- Unrestricted permissions
- Sticky broadcasts
References¶
- https://developer.android.com/guide/components/broadcasts#security-and-best-practices
- https://developer.android.com/topic/security/risks/sticky-broadcast
- https://developer.android.com/privacy-and-security/security-tips#BroadcastReceivers
MASTG v1 Coverage¶
- MASTG-TEST-0072 - Testing App Extensions (ios)
- MASTG-TEST-0071 - Testing UIActivity Sharing (ios)
- MASTG-TEST-0073 - Testing UIPasteboard (ios)
- MASTG-TEST-0070 - Testing Universal Links (ios)
- MASTG-TEST-0030 - Testing for Vulnerable Implementation of PendingIntent (android)
- MASTG-TEST-0029 - Testing for Sensitive Functionality Exposure Through IPC (android)