CVE-2025-26439

Name: CVE-2025-26439
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-04T20:15:36.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-26439 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In getComponentName of AccessibilitySettingsUtils.java, there is a possible way to for a malicious Talkback service to be enabled instead of the system component due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In getComponentName of AccessibilitySettingsUtils.java, there is a possible way to for a malicious Talkback service to be enabled instead of the system component due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2025-05-01Broken Link

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26439?

How severe is CVE-2025-26439?

CVE-2025-26439 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26439?

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Source: NVD / NIST