Severity: ElevatedAction: Be aware

VU#124705: BaseChat – Audio Dating App, Android version 9.8.1, contains multiple vulnerabilities

Overview Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the Android application, BaseChat – Audio Dating App, version 9.8.1, which ultimately compromise the privacy of users’ personal data and activity. Description BaseChat is an online dating platform built in Flutter and targeted toward users over 18. It facilitates anonymous, voice-first interaction between users. Three distinct vulnerabilities have been…

Excerpt from the primary source: CERT/CC Vulnerability Notes

Who is affected

Home users · Small businesses · Developers

Affected technology: Android

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VU#124705: BaseChat – Audio Dating App, Android version 9.8.1, contains multiple vulnerabilities CERT/CC Vulnerability Notes · kb.cert.org · Nov 3, 2026 · Primary source
Severity: HighAction: Be aware

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