CVE-2025-26428
Unknown Unknown - Not Provided
BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-09-04

Last updated on: 2025-09-05

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

Description
In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible lock screen bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
Probability:
Percentile:
Meta Information
Published
2025-09-04
Last Modified
2025-09-05
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-26428
EUVD
EUVD-2025-26854
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 13.0
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
CWE ID Description
CWE-290 This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Quick Actions
Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the startLockTaskMode method of LockTaskController.java in the Android platform. It allows a possible lock screen bypass due to improper handling of lock states when a Task is already locked (pinned). Essentially, redundant app pinning requests are not properly prevented, which can lead to a physical escalation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction. [1]

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker to bypass the lock screen on an Android device, leading to physical escalation of privilege. This means someone with physical access to the device could potentially gain unauthorized access or control without needing extra execution privileges, compromising device security. [1]

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch that modifies LockTaskController.java to prevent redundant app pinning requests when a Task is already locked. This update fixes the logic error causing the lock screen bypass and improves the stability and security of task locking mechanisms in Android. [1]

Chat Assistant
Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2025-26428. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70
EPSS Chart