CVE-2025-26443 Security feature bypass in Android
A logic error in Android's HTML parser allows local attackers to bypass unknown sources restrictions and install apps, leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-26443?
CVE-2025-26443 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In parseHtml of HtmlToSpannedParser.java, there is a possible way to install apps without allowing installation from unknown sources 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 needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26443?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26443?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-26443 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-26443 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-368319929, ASB-A-368319929, GHSA-vwqh-759f-p74p.