CVE-2025-26425

low-risk

Published 2025-09-04

In multiple functions of RoleService.java, there is a possible permission squatting vulnerability due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege on versions of Android where android.permission.MANAGE_DEFAULT_APPLICATIONS was not defined with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Do I need to act?

0.01% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 4.0/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Android

Affected Vendors

Google

References (2)

Patch https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Permission/+/850ce9ea...

Vendor Advisory https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01

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low-risk

Severity 14/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 7/34 · Low