CVE-2023-49794: Kernelsu

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 patched version is not available.

Affected products

• Kernelsu Kernelsu: up to and including 0.7.1

Published 2024-01-02. Last modified 2026-06-17.