CVE-2025-26452 Missing authorization in Android
A confused deputy vulnerability in Android allows local attackers to access other apps' task snapshots, leading to privilege escalation and data exposure.
- 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-2025-26452?
CVE-2025-26452 is a high-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 loadDrawableForCookie of ResourcesImpl.java, there is a possible way to access task snapshots of other apps due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-441
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-26452?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26452?
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-2025-26452 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-26452 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-383080440, ASB-A-383080440, GHSA-m7v8-2w49-4w9x.