CVE-2025-26425

Name: CVE-2025-26425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-04T18:15:40.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-26425 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0
Google	Android	15.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26425?

How severe is CVE-2025-26425?

CVE-2025-26425 has a CVSS score of 4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26425?

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Source: NVD / NIST