Auth bypass in Google Android
CVE-2025-26438
In smp_process_secure_connection_oob_data of smp_act.cc, there is a possible way to bypass SMP authentication due to Incorrect implementation of a protocol. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (24.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 24th percentile — 24.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/e6130675c0475294… (Product, Patch)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-26438?
- CVE-2025-26438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-09-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-26438?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.