CVE-2025-9098 Elseplus File Recovery App AndroidManifest.xml improper export of android application components
Improperly exported Android components in Elseplus File Recovery App allow local attackers to bypass security restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-9098?
CVE-2025-9098 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elseplus File Recovery App, published on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was determined in Elseplus File Recovery App 4.4.21 on Android. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file AndroidManifest.xml. The manipulation leads to improper export of android application components. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-926
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9098?
How do I fix CVE-2025-9098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-9098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-9098 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-9098 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6w6-cxf8-5r67.