Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2025-26420
In multiple functions of GrantPermissionsActivity.java , there is a possible way to trick the user into granting the incorrect permission due to permission overload. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
EPSS: 0.001 (0.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 14.0, 13, 13.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-26420?
- CVE-2025-26420 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2025-09-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-26420?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-26420 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.