CVE-2025-26430 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A logic error in Android's SpaAppBridgeActivity allows local attackers to reveal files across users, leading to privilege escalation without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-26430?

CVE-2025-26430 is a high-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 getDestinationForApp of SpaAppBridgeActivity, there is a possible cross-user file reveal 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.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26430?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26430?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2025-26430 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-26430 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-372895305, ASB-A-372895305, GHSA-4qcw-4458-7mv8.

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