How severe is CVE-2025-26428?

CVE-2025-26428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-26428 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-2025-26428?

CVE-2025-26428 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26428?

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

Does CVE-2025-26428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-26428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26854.

When was CVE-2025-26428 published?

CVE-2025-26428 was published on 2025-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-26428

CVE-2025-26428 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-26854
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2025-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible lock screen bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-26428?: In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible lock screen bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2025-26428?: CVE-2025-26428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-26428 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-2025-26428?: CVE-2025-26428 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-26428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-26428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-26854.
When was CVE-2025-26428 published?: CVE-2025-26428 was published on 2025-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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