Improper input validation in Google Android
CVE-2025-26426
In BroadcastController.java of registerReceiverWithFeatureTraced, there is a possible way to receive broadcasts meant for the "android" package due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.001 (0.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Product)
- security@android.com (Product)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-26426?
- CVE-2025-26426 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.1/10. Published 2025-09-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-26426?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-26426 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.