BuzzFeed App 2024.9 on Android com.buzzfeed.android AndroidManifest.xml improper export of android application components

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in BuzzFeed App 2024.9 on Android. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.buzzfeed.android. Performing a manipulation results in improper export of android application components. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-9093. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in BuzzFeed App 2024.9 on Android. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.buzzfeed.android. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper export of android application components vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-926. The Android application exports a component for use by other applications, but does not properly restrict which applications can launch the component or access the data it contains. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-9093. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:AndroidManifest.xml it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper export of android application components
CWE: CWE-926
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/17/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/17/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/11/2025 +25 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-9093 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-9093
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320415
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20130704

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2025 14:42
Updated: 09/11/2025 20:00
Changes: 08/17/2025 14:42 (56), 08/18/2025 00:25 (30), 09/11/2025 20:00 (12)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: fxizenta
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #623584: BuzzFeed BuzzFeed(com.buzzfeed.android) 2024.9 Task Hijacking (by fxizenta)

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