CVE-2025-26420 | Vulnetix

CVE-2025-26420 PUBLISHED CVSS 4.4 MEDIUM

Reported by google_android · Published September 4, 2025

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.

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

4.4

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14, 13
Google	Android	13, 14

Timeline

May 5, 2025 CVE Published
Aug 14, 2025 PoC Published
Sep 4, 2025 Coalition ESS Score (10 in total, the first dated here)
Sep 5, 2025 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Dec 19, 2025 CVE Updated
Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (3 in total, the first dated here)

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