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[MEDIUM] MW-SEC-015: Disable Backup in AndroidManifest #1981

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Severity: 🟡 MEDIUM

Audit Reference: TC-75B094E1 (Cipher Security Assessment - Jan 24, 2026)

Vulnerability Description

Backup enabled in manifest allows ADB extraction of app data (tokens, credentials) with physical access or malware with ADB permissions.

Technical Changes Required

AndroidManifest.xml

<application
    android:allowBackup="false"
    android:fullBackupContent="false"
    ...>

Acceptance Criteria

  • android:allowBackup="false" set in AndroidManifest.xml
  • ADB backup command produces empty/minimal backup
  • Cloud backup does not include sensitive app data

Target Release

v4.1.0-security


Note: This is a quick fix that complements MW-SEC-002 (Encrypted Storage)

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