CVE-2025-26435
Google ContentProtectionTogglePreferenceController Local Privilege Escalation
Description
In updateState of ContentProtectionTogglePreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a secondary user to disable the primary user's deceptive app scanning setting due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 4, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 5, 2025, 7:11 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Review and correct the logic in updateState.
- Ensure secondary users cannot alter primary user settings.
- Validate permission checks before state changes.
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-2025-26435.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/9dc0dd2c50ceb30ca5062ff3a02e48a8b4165863 | Patch Product |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *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/packages/apps/Settings/+/9dc0dd2c50ceb30ca5062ff3a02e48a8b4165863 Types: Patch, Product Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In updateState of ContentProtectionTogglePreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a secondary user to disable the primary user's deceptive app scanning setting due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/9dc0dd2c50ceb30ca5062ff3a02e48a8b4165863 Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01