CVE-2025-26437
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-09-04
Last updated on: 2025-09-08
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-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in CredentialManagerService.java allows unauthorized local users to retrieve candidate credentials because the service lacks a proper permission check. Essentially, the autofill credential service does not verify the caller's identity before providing access to stored credentials, leading to potential information disclosure without needing additional privileges or user interaction. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to local information disclosure where an attacker or unauthorized app on the device can access autofill credentials without proper permission. This could compromise sensitive user credentials stored by the autofill service, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user accounts or services. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the patch that enforces caller credential verification in the Android Credential Manager Service. This fix is included in the commit with hash c623bbe683082b602ecff0f33fbb439ffc1d2da3, which ensures that only properly authenticated callers can access autofill credentials, preventing unauthorized access. [1]