Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2025-26422
In dump of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible way of running dumpsys without the required permission due to a missing permission check. 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 4.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 15
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-26422?
- CVE-2025-26422 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions. CVSS score: 4.0/10. Published 2025-09-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-26422?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-26422 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.