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3.2
LOW CVSS 3.1
CVE-2025-26428
Samsung Android Lock Screen Bypass Vulnerability
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 4, 2025, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 5, 2025, 7:12 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-26428 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Google android
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 LOW 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Solution
Fix logic error in startLockTaskMode to prevent lock screen bypass and privilege escalation.
  • Review and correct the logic in startLockTaskMode.
  • Ensure proper authorization checks are implemented.
  • Test thoroughly for lock screen bypass vulnerabilities.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-26428.

URL Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/afd05dc17e027734f665ac978ad6fb4584b6fd40 Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01 Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-26428 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-26428 weaknesses.

CAPEC-21: Exploitation of Trusted Identifiers Exploitation of Trusted Identifiers CAPEC-22: Exploiting Trust in Client Exploiting Trust in Client CAPEC-59: Session Credential Falsification through Prediction Session Credential Falsification through Prediction CAPEC-60: Reusing Session IDs (aka Session Replay) Reusing Session IDs (aka Session Replay) CAPEC-94: Adversary in the Middle (AiTM) Adversary in the Middle (AiTM) CAPEC-459: Creating a Rogue Certification Authority Certificate Creating a Rogue Certification Authority Certificate CAPEC-461: Web Services API Signature Forgery Leveraging Hash Function Extension Weakness Web Services API Signature Forgery Leveraging Hash Function Extension Weakness CAPEC-473: Signature Spoof Signature Spoof CAPEC-476: Signature Spoofing by Misrepresentation Signature Spoofing by Misrepresentation CAPEC-667: Bluetooth Impersonation AttackS (BIAS) Bluetooth Impersonation AttackS (BIAS)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-26428 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 05, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/afd05dc17e027734f665ac978ad6fb4584b6fd40 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Sep. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-290
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 04, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/afd05dc17e027734f665ac978ad6fb4584b6fd40
    Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 3.2
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
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