Aviasales 4.4.5 (iOS / App Store)

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This application is available for iOS. This app is designed to find the cheapest flights over more than 700 airlines known as JetRadar as well. The latest build was released on Jun 02, 2017. Our latest check was performed on Mar 26th, 2017

Findings Summary

Our examination revealed total 29 items, where were 11 DAR items and 18 DIT items found. Among DAR items were found 0 worst items, 4 bad items, 7 good items, and 0 best items. Among DIT items were found 6 worst items, 12 bad items, 0 good items, and 0 best items.

Below you find 3 infographics summarizing what we described above. Each image provides information about both DAR and DIT items.

 

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Everything presented below is related to well-known CWEs, such as Sensitive data leakage [CWE-200], Unsafe sensitive data storage [CWE-312], Unsafe sensitive data transmission [CWE-319]. You can read more about it here.

Now let’s go deeper and examine each data item’s protection level.

 

Application Description

Let’s cite the description of this application below:

Aviasales — это первый и крупнейший в рунете метапоиск авиабилетов по 728 авиакомпаниям (включая рейсы бюджетных перевозчиков и чартеры), 100 агентствам и 5 системам бронирования. Мы ищем авиабилеты на сайтах OneTwoTrip, Ozon.travel, Tickets.ru, Sindbad, Trip.ru, Svyaznoy.Travel, Biletix, SuperSaver, BiletDV, Tripsta, KupiBilet, Clickavia, Skypicker, Wegolo, Chabooka, DaTravel, Tourix, а также в десятках других российских и зарубежных онлайн-авиакасс.
***4,5/5 по версии iPhones.ru***
***TOP1 в категории Travel в 15 странах***
***TOP10 бесплатного App Store в 8 странах***
***What’s Hot в 31 App Store по всему миру***

  • мы умеем анализировать авиабилеты с позиции соотношения цены и качества, определяя самый оптимальный вариант
  • большой выбор фильтров и вариантов сортировки позволит вам минимизировать время на поиск подходящего билета
  • для удобства сравнения стоимости авиабилетов на разные даты разработан инструмент «Календарь цен», который позволит вам выбрать наиболее выгодное предложение
  • в приложении есть «Карта цен» на случай, если вы ещё не решили, куда хотите отправиться в путешествие
  • с помощью раздела «Избранное» вы сможете следить за изменениями в стоимости авиабилетов и получать push-нотификации с ценами на интересующие вас направления и даты
  • автозаполнение паспортных данных пассажиров поможет вам существенно ускорить процесс оформления авиабилета
  • приложение поддерживает экспорт авиабилетов в Wallet и Календарь
  • мы поддерживаем большое количество разных валют

“Aviasales действительно отыскала самую выгодную стоимость по маршруту внутри страны”

  • Александр Леви, обозреватель Коммерсант.fm
    “Благодаря приложению Aviasales, которое доступно как для iPhone, так и для iPad, вы сведете долгую процедуру поиска билетов к минимуму: заказывать авиабилеты еще никогда не было так просто и быстро”
  • Appleinsider.ru
    “Мобильное приложение для iPhone и iPad от Aviasales.ru, предназначенное для поиска удобных рейсов и приобретения наиболее выгодных по стоимости билетов, за 2 дня, прошедших после релиза, заняло 1 место в категории Путешествия, обогнав популярные приложения Яндекс.Такси и Booking.com, и попало в Топ-10 приложений в общей категории”
  • ICT-online
    “Таким образом, если вы хотите улететь куда-нибудь отдохнуть, при этом максимально сэкономив на авиабилете, то вам определенно стоит обратить внимание на программу Aviasales из App Store”
  • Сергей Панюшкин, “Планета iPhone”
    “Всегда только этим сайтом и пользуюсь. Как же здорово, что появилось приложение! Последний билет купила прямо с iPhone за 10 минут. Это самый лучший и дешевый поиск билетов, а летаю постоянно и давно”
  • Linnolium, отзывы к приложению
    “Качественно. Работает корректно. Билеты нашёл, хотя для подстраховки и пользовался другими программами. Но тут предложение оказалось самым выгодным”

Zeazab, отзывы к приложению
Наш технологический партнер в области распознавания речи — Яндекс.
Авиабилеты познаются в сравнении. Мы сравниваем — вы выбираете. Путешествие начинается, скачайте приложение Aviasales прямо сейчас!
*** Приложение от aviasales.ru позволяет найти максимально низкую стоимость билета на самолет из точки А в точку Б. Мы не продаем авиабилеты, мы ищем наилучший вариант перелета. Вы сами решаете, где купить и как оплатить билет.

 

Protection levels.

Locally stored data (Data-at-Rest, DAR).

Locally stored data groups include Personal ‘n’ Private Information, Visa ‘n’ Passport Information, Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information, Media Information, Location ‘n’ Maps Information, Travel Information, Log Information.
The average DAR value is 5.41 points (7.00 points of system protection and 3.82 points of own protection). It is higher than a typical value (3.5 points, where’s 7 points of system protection and 0 points of own protection).

Items’ GROUP #1 with average value 3.50 points (7 points of system protection, 0 points of own protection) means data protection levels have following definitions. Frankly talking, extra data found that shouldn’t be accessed where system protection level means – root/jailbreak is required but not possible without wiping device data, and own protection level means – stored as is.

– Personalization (‘Personal ‘n’ Private Information’ Group) – Info describes user preferences, favorites, tracked data, search requests, suggestions, etc. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any personal and private info is not grabbed from the 3rd party social networks or your IDs,

– Passport Details (‘Visa ‘n’ Passport Information’ Group) – Full info including name, number expiration, address, gender, birthday, country, family, etc., except biometric data. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be all details are part of passport, visa or another IDs,

– Device Data (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Device ID, Device Name, Device OS Name and Version, and jailbroken/root status. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements,

– Credentials (Access IDs) (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Different tokens used to get access to your account, except for passwords but including app or 3rd party tokens, secret keys, etc. (usually don’t give full access to your account because based on permissions linked to these access tokens). This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements

Items’ GROUP #2 with average value 6.50 points (7 points of system protection, 6 points of own protection) means data protection levels have following definitions. Frankly talking, protection and privacy issues are still possible but might involve interaction with an app code where system protection level means – root/jailbreak is required but not possible without wiping device data, and own protection level means – data is not available in backups.

– Screen Snapshots (‘Media Information’ Group) – Screenshots of your device screen running certain apps; common as an iOS app multitasking feature (app swipes) or browser tab swipes. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any data like photo, image, video, audio,

– GEO Data (‘Location ‘n’ Maps Information’ Group) – Any GEO info stored as plain text referred to the places or tracked activity. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any geo data from trackers, social networks, GPS, etc.,

– Personalization (‘Travel Information’ Group) – Info describes user preferences, favorites, tracked data, search requests, suggestions, etc. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any travel info like flight, accommodation, ground transportation, etc.,

– Application Configs (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Different configuration files created by your app, perhaps app permissions. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements,

– Log Data (‘Log Information’ Group) – Logged any data as a solid file or multipart files. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any information stored in local or network logs,

– Device Data (‘Log Information’ Group) – Device ID, Device Name, Device OS Name and Version, and jailbroken/root status. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any information stored in local or network logs,

– Environment (‘Log Information’ Group) – Different info about the environment of the device including apps lists, device info, OS name and versions, updates, a list of users, network details, etc. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any information stored in local or network logs

Also, keep in mind, using jailbroken device means the system protection level is 0 points and you’re using out-of-date iOS < 8.3 the system protection level is 2 points. If some data marked as shareable via iTunes, then the system protection level is 4 points.

Transferred data (Data-in-Transit, DIT).

Transferred data groups include Device Information, Location ‘n’ Maps Information, Travel Information, Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information, Personal ‘n’ Private Information, Booking ‘n’ Purchases Information.
The average DIT value is 2.94 points (3.33 points of system protection and 2.56 points of own protection). It is less than a typical value (4 points, where’s 4 points of system protection and 4 points of own protection).

Items’ GROUP #1 with average value 0.00 points (0 points of system protection, 0 points of own protection) means data protection levels have following definitions. Frankly talking, data ‘as is’ and easily accessed (a plaintext, no protection at all) where system protection level means – transferred (or supposed to be) ‘as is’ (plaintext) due to jailbreak/root or pre-installed non-trusted firmware, certificates, etc., and own protection level means – transferred as is, perhaps protection mode turns off or doesn’t exist or info reveal eventually.

– Device Data (‘Device Information’ Group) – Device ID, Device Name, Device OS Name and Version, and jailbroken/root status. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be details about your device,

– GEO Data (‘Location ‘n’ Maps Information’ Group) – Any GEO info stored as plain text referred to the places or tracked activity. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any geo data from trackers, social networks, GPS, etc.,

– Travel Details (‘Travel Information’ Group) – Full info about accommodation (hotel, address, contacts, room, date and time, facilities, media data), flights (routes, location, date and time, media data) or ground (routes, location, date and time, media data). This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any travel info like flight, accommodation, ground transportation, etc.,

– Media Data (‘Location ‘n’ Maps Information’ Group) – Any info like images, audios, videos, media notes, etc. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any geo data from trackers, social networks, GPS, etc.,

– Personalization (‘Personal ‘n’ Private Information’ Group) – Info describes user preferences, favorites, tracked data, search requests, suggestions, etc. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any personal and private info is not grabbed from the 3rd party social networks or your IDs,

– Address Data (‘Location ‘n’ Maps Information’ Group) – Home, work or another type of owner address stored by apps. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any geo data from trackers, social networks, GPS, etc.

Items’ GROUP #2 with average value 4.50 points (5 points of system protection, 4 points of own protection) means data protection levels have following definitions. Frankly talking, data available if it’s allowed only and may require user action where system protection level means – some techniques are available to developers to keep connection bypassing system settings, like proxy settings, etc., and own protection level means – bypassed by fake/stolen root certificates.

– Credentials (Tokens) (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Different tokens used to get access to your account, except for passwords but including app or 3rd party tokens, secret keys, etc. (usually give full access to your account). This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements,

– Device Data (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Device ID, Device Name, Device OS Name and Version, and jailbroken/root status. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements,

– Environment (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Different info about the environment of the device including apps lists, device info, OS name and versions, updates, a list of users, network details, etc. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements,

– Device Details (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Includes basic device details plus hardware key and fingerprints as well as IMEI. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements,

– GEO Data (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Any GEO info stored as plain text referred to the places or tracked activity. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements,

– Travel Data (‘Analytics ‘n’ Ads Information’ Group) – Some info about accommodation, flight or ground routes. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to analytics services like Flurry, Google Analytics, etc. or advertisements,

– Passport Details (‘Booking ‘n’ Purchases Information’ Group) – Full info including name, number expiration, address, gender, birthday, country, family, etc., except biometric data. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to your booking and purchases like travel, app or another kind of purchases,

– Card Full Information (‘Booking ‘n’ Purchases Information’ Group) – All details about card include short info, holder address, bank info and CVC, CVV, CVV2. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to your booking and purchases like travel, app or another kind of purchases,

– Session Details (‘Booking ‘n’ Purchases Information’ Group) – Typical logged session data like connection activity, transferred data, perhaps credentials IDs, rarely access IDs, tokens or passwords. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any info related to your booking and purchases like travel, app or another kind of purchases,

– Orders & Reservation Details (‘Travel Information’ Group) – Full info about orders, reservations, like ID, date and time, amount of payment, flight routes, hotel or another order details, rules, linked data. This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any travel info like flight, accommodation, ground transportation, etc.,

– Orders & Reservation History (‘Travel Information’ Group) – Basic info about orders, reservations, like ID, date and time, amount of payment, and place (depends on apps). This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any travel info like flight, accommodation, ground transportation, etc.

Items’ GROUP #3 with average value 3.50 points (5 points of system protection, 2 points of own protection) means data protection levels have following definitions. Frankly talking, extra data found that shouldn’t be accessed where system protection level means – some techniques are available to developers to keep connection bypassing system settings, like proxy settings, etc., and own protection level means – no MITM protection at all, bypassed without root fake/stolen certificates, or SSL strip.

– Tracked Data ‘n’ Favorites (‘Travel Information’ Group) – Any favorites data or tracked data marked as desirable by users and for users (Means, a user is on FB messenger, Viber, bank client or favourite hotel, room type, flight route, airline). This data item related to mentioned group meant to be any travel info like flight, accommodation, ground transportation, etc.

Keep in mind if you’re using out-of-date iOS < 9.0, the system level equals 2 points instead of 4. It means your data can be stolen without involving your actions.

Privacy Policy

Full application privacy policy is available here.

This app is designed to as all-in-one travel app for booking and ordering flights, hotels and cars.