CVE-2025-26461

Name: CVE-2025-26461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-05T17:15:34.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-26461 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Permission Manager, there is a possible way for the microphone privacy indicator to remain activated even after the user attempts to close the app 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 Permission Manager, there is a possible way for the microphone privacy indicator to remain activated even after the user attempts to close the app 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

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.08%

0.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-703

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	16.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-16Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26461?

How severe is CVE-2025-26461?

CVE-2025-26461 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26461?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST