Google Android 13/14/15 HtmlToSpannedParser.java parseHtml protection mechanism

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14/15. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function parseHtml of the file HtmlToSpannedParser.java. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-26443. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 13/14/15. Affected is the function parseHtml of the file HtmlToSpannedParser.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-693. The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In parseHtml of HtmlToSpannedParser.java, there is a possible way to install apps without allowing installation from unknown sources due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-26443 since 02/10/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/06/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-27037). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Class: Protection mechanism
CWE: CWE-693
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

02/10/2025 CVE reserved
09/04/2025 +205 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/06/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-26443 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-26443
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322608
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 21:44
Updated: 09/06/2025 02:40
Changes: 09/04/2025 21:44 (55), 09/06/2025 01:49 (2), 09/06/2025 02:40 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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