How severe is CVE-2025-26422?

CVE-2025-26422 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-26422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-26422?

CVE-2025-26422 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26422?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-26422 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-26422 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26860.

When was CVE-2025-26422 published?

CVE-2025-26422 was published on 2025-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-26422

CVE-2025-26422 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-279.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-26860
Weakness: CWE-279
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2025-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In dump of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible way of running dumpsys without the required permission due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-26422?: In dump of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible way of running dumpsys without the required permission due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2025-26422?: CVE-2025-26422 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-26422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-26422?: CVE-2025-26422 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26422?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-26422 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-26422 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26860.
When was CVE-2025-26422 published?: CVE-2025-26422 was published on 2025-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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