CVE-2025-26430
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Publication date: 2025-09-04
Last updated on: 2025-09-29
Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 15.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
| CWE-NVD-CWE-noinfo |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a logic error in the getDestinationForApp method of SpaAppBridgeActivity in the Android Settings app. It can cause a cross-user file reveal, meaning one user could potentially access files belonging to another user. This happens because the code does not properly validate package names used for Single Page Application (SPA) navigation, leading to unintended information disclosure without needing any user interaction or additional execution privileges. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege by allowing a user to access files of another user on the same device. This could compromise user data privacy and security by exposing sensitive files without requiring any special permissions or user actions. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the security update that includes the fix for CVE-2025-26430 in the Android Settings application. This fix involves validating the format of package names used in SPA navigation within the SpaAppBridgeActivity.kt file. Ensuring your device or system is updated with this patch will mitigate the vulnerability. [1]