VDB-322635 · CVE-2025-26462 · EUVD-2025-27045

Google Android 13/14/15 AccessibilityServiceConnection.java privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14/15. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file AccessibilityServiceConnection.java. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-26462. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Android 13/14/15. This affects an unknown code block of the file AccessibilityServiceConnection.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In AccessibilityServiceConnection.java, there is a possible background activity launch 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 not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-26462 since 02/10/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2025). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-27045). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

02/10/2025 CVE reserved
09/04/2025 +205 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-26462 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-26462
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322635
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 21:50
Updated: 09/09/2025 03:37
Changes: 09/04/2025 21:50 (54), 09/06/2025 01:49 (2), 09/06/2025 17:50 (1), 09/09/2025 03:37 (11)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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