What is CVE-2025-26428?

CVE-2025-26428 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Authentication Bypass by Spoofing. CVSS score: 3.2/10. Published 2025-09-04.

How severe is CVE-2025-26428?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.2 out of 10.

Is CVE-2025-26428 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2025-26428

In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible lock screen bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (1.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.2 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-290 — Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

Public proof-of-concept exploits

ARPSyndicate/cve-scores

References

security@android.com (Patch)
security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-26428?: CVE-2025-26428 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Authentication Bypass by Spoofing. CVSS score: 3.2/10. Published 2025-09-04.
How severe is CVE-2025-26428?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-26428 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.