CVE-2025-26426 Privilege escalation in Android
Local attackers can escalate privileges by receiving broadcasts intended for the system package due to improper input validation in Android.
- 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-2025-26426?
CVE-2025-26426 is a medium-severity 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 BroadcastController.java of registerReceiverWithFeatureTraced, there is a possible way to receive broadcasts meant for the "android" package due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26426?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-26426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-26426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-310632322, ASB-A-310632322, GHSA-8f6p-c2hj-q5qh.