CVE-2025-56139

Name: CVE-2025-56139
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-03T20:15:34.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-56139 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. LinkedIn Mobile Application for Android version 4.1.1087.2 fails to update link preview metadata (image, title, description) when a user replaces the original URL in a post or comment before publishing. As a result, the stale preview remains visible while the clickable link points to a different URL, which can be malicious. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LinkedIn Mobile Application for Android version 4.1.1087.2 fails to update link preview metadata (image, title, description) when a user replaces the original URL in a post or comment before publishing. As a result, the stale preview remains visible while the clickable link points to a different URL, which can be malicious. This UI misrepresentation enables attackers to deceive users by displaying trusted previews for harmful links, facilitating phishing attacks and user confusion.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-449

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linkedin	Linkedin	4.1.1087.2

References

https://hdhrmi.blogspot.com/2025/07/aiman-al-hadhrami-linkedin-vulnerability.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://hdhrmi.blogspot.com/2025/09/link-preview-mismatch-cve-2025-56139.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-56139?

How severe is CVE-2025-56139?

CVE-2025-56139 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-56139?

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