Description
The mobile Smart Connect dashboard UI was subject to manipulation
by 3rd party apps. When paired with a phishing attack, this manipulation could
result in escalated privileges of an attacker within the system.
Published: 2026-09-02
Score: 7.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability allows a malicious third‑party Android application to manipulate the Smart Connect dashboard UI. When combined with a phishing attack, the manipulation can grant the attacker elevated privileges within the device’s system. This issue stems from a missing authorization control, as reflected by CWE-862, enabling unauthorized actions through the UI layer.

Affected Systems

Motorola Smart Connect Application is affected. Devices running any version prior to the 9.03.00.61 release are at risk. The impact specifically targets the Android-based Smart Connect dashboard used for managing related motorola devices.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.3 indicates substantial severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires the attacker to install a third‑party app that can manipulate the UI, typically through local installation. If a user falls for a phishing incentive, the attacker may leverage the manipulated UI to gain higher system privileges. The attack vector is likely local, requiring physical or credential access to the device to install the malicious application.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 3, 2026 at 11:26 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Please ensure your SmartConnect application is on version tag 9.03.00.61, and that you have the latest monthly security patches for your device.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Ensure the SmartConnect application is updated to version 9.03.00.61 and that all monthly security patches are applied.
  • Sideload only apps from trusted sources and verify publisher credentials before installation.
  • Validate that the Smart Connect app has the minimal necessary permissions and that no other apps can alter its UI components.
  • Educate users on recognizing phishing attempts targeting the Smart Connect interface to prevent credential compromise.
  • Apply role‑based access controls where possible to limit privilege escalation through interface manipulation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 3, 2026 at 11:26 UTC.

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History

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Smart Connect UI Manipulation Enabling Privilege Escalation

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The mobile Smart Connect dashboard UI was subject to manipulation by 3rd party apps. When paired with a phishing attack, this manipulation could result in escalated privileges of an attacker within the system.
First Time appeared Motorola
Motorola smart Connect Application
Weaknesses CWE-862
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:motorola:smart_connect_application:*:*:android:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Motorola
Motorola smart Connect Application
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H'}


Subscriptions

Motorola Smart Connect Application
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: lenovo

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-02T15:58:10.704Z

Reserved: 2026-07-28T13:14:15.503Z

Link: CVE-2026-18058

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-02T15:49:39.695Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-02T16:17:14.753

Modified: 2026-09-02T16:17:14.753

Link: CVE-2026-18058

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-03T11:30:03Z

Weaknesses