6 Security Vulnerabilities Found in the Deepseek AI Android App | An Appknox Analysis

So We Tested Deepseek's Android App... Here's What We Found

Ever wonder what happens when you actually run security tests on the latest trending AI app? We did exactly that with Deepseek’s Android build and discovered six critical vulnerabilities. 

See the breakdown in this high-impact visual.

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What’s inside this infographic?

This infographic reveals:

• 6 real vulnerabilities across network config, certificate pinning, and system-level permissions
• How risks like tapjacking, StrandHogg, and Janus expose users to malware, data theft, and device control
• CVSS-grade severity analysis to contextualize technical risk
• What weak root detection means for user security and app integrity
• A call to action for dev and security teams to prioritize pre-release VAPT testing

Why should you care about these vulnerabilities?

The vulnerabilities detected are the kind of security gaps that could let someone intercept your data, trick you with fake screens, or even inject malware without you knowing.

But, they're not some super-advanced, nation-state-level attacks. 

These are security fundamentals that somehow got missed during development. StrandHogg has been around for years, SSL validation is Security 101, and yet here we are finding these issues in one of the most downloaded AI apps right now. 

It makes you wonder: if this is happening with Deepseek, what's happening with other apps we're all downloading without a second thought?

Download the infographic to see the complete analysis with CVSS scores, real-world attack scenarios, and how to fix such issues.

Who’s this infographic for?

This infographic is tailored for fast-scaling AI product teams, mobile security professionals, and compliance stakeholders.

✅Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs): Understand the hidden vulnerabilities in AI mobile apps and how to strengthen your mobile AppSec posture.

✅Security professionals: Get a visual breakdown of six critical mobile vulnerabilities to look out for in AI-driven apps.

✅Developers and DevSecOps teams: Learn where common gaps exist in mobile app hardening and how to mitigate them before release.

✅Compliance and risk managers: See how vulnerabilities like Janus and StrandHogg jeopardize regulatory compliance (OWASP, PCI, GDPR).

✅Product managers: Learn how AppSec debt during rapid AI rollout can erode user trust and stall adoption.