CVE-2025-26422 Missing authorization in Android
Local attackers can bypass permission checks in WindowManagerService dump to escalate privileges without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-26422?
CVE-2025-26422 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In dump of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible way of running dumpsys without the required permission due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-279
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26422?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26422?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-26422 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-26422 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-383328827, ASB-A-383328827, GHSA-fghc-c4mf-q7p3.