CVE-2025-26420 (GCVE-0-2025-26420)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-09-04 17:11 – Updated: 2025-09-06 03:55
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Summary
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.
Severity ?
4.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • Elevation of privilege
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Google Android Affected: 14
Affected: 13
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