CVE-2025-26424
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Publication date: 2025-09-04

Last updated on: 2025-09-05

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description
In multiple functions of VpnManager.java, there is a possible cross-user data leak due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Published
2025-09-04
Last Modified
2025-09-05
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-26424
EUVD
EUVD-2025-26858
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 15.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the Android platform's VpnManager.java that allows unauthorized applications to access VPN profile methods that should be restricted. Due to improper permission checks, apps without the necessary privileges could access sensitive VPN profile APIs, potentially causing cross-user data leaks without needing any user interaction or additional execution privileges. [1]

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to local information disclosure by allowing unauthorized apps to access sensitive VPN profile data. This could expose private VPN configurations or user data to apps that should not have access, potentially compromising user privacy and security on the affected Android device. [1]

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking if unauthorized applications can access VPN profile APIs without the required permissions (NETWORK_STACK or PERMISSION_MAINLINE_NETWORK_STACK). On an Android device, you can audit app permissions and monitor calls to VpnManagerService methods. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the security update that restricts access to VPN profile methods in VpnManagerService to only apps with NETWORK_STACK or PERMISSION_MAINLINE_NETWORK_STACK permissions. Ensure your Android system is updated with the patch committed and merged in early 2025 that enforces these permission checks. [1]

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