CVE-2025-10715 is a security vulnerability identified in the APEUni PTE Exam Practice App for Android, specifically affecting versions 10.0 through 10.8.0. The vulnerability arises from improper exportation of Android application components due to misconfiguration in the AndroidManifest.xml file, particularly within the component identified as com.ape_edication. In Android applications, components such as activities, services, broadcast receivers, and content providers can be exported to allow interaction with other apps or system components. Improper export settings can inadvertently expose sensitive components to unauthorized access. This vulnerability allows a local attacker—someone with physical or local access to the device—to interact with these improperly exported components without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges beyond local access. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 4.8 (medium severity), reflecting that the attack vector is local (AV:L), with low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:L, VI:L, VA:L). The vendor was notified early but has not responded or issued a patch, and no known exploits are currently active in the wild. The vulnerability could allow local attackers to manipulate app components, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation within the app’s scope. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the low severity of the vulnerability’s effects.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-10715 depends largely on the usage of the APEUni PTE Exam Practice App within their environment. The app is primarily an educational tool for PTE exam preparation, so it is more likely to be used by individuals rather than enterprise systems. However, organizations involved in language training, educational institutions, or testing centers that provide or recommend this app could be at risk. The vulnerability could allow a local attacker with device access to exploit the improperly exported components to gain unauthorized access to app data or manipulate app behavior, potentially leading to data leakage or integrity issues. While the impact on critical infrastructure or enterprise systems is limited, the risk to personal data confidentiality and integrity on affected devices remains. This could be particularly relevant under GDPR regulations, where unauthorized access to personal data—even on mobile devices—can have compliance implications. The lack of vendor response and patch availability increases the risk window for affected users in Europe. Additionally, if attackers combine this vulnerability with other local exploits or social engineering, the overall risk could increase. However, the requirement for local access and the medium severity rating limit the broader impact on European organizations.

To mitigate CVE-2025-10715, European organizations and users should take the following specific actions: 1) Avoid installing or using the affected versions (10.0 through 10.8.0) of the APEUni PTE Exam Practice App on devices that handle sensitive or regulated data. 2) If the app is already installed, restrict physical and local access to devices, enforcing strong device-level security controls such as screen locks, biometric authentication, and encryption to prevent unauthorized local access. 3) Monitor for updates from the vendor or official app stores for patches addressing this vulnerability; in the absence of vendor response, consider contacting app store platforms to report the issue. 4) Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to control app installations and enforce security policies on organizational devices, including restricting installation of untrusted or vulnerable apps. 5) Educate users about the risks of local device access and encourage best practices for device security. 6) For organizations developing or distributing similar apps, review AndroidManifest.xml configurations to ensure components are only exported when necessary and properly protected with permissions. 7) Consider using runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection tools that can detect abnormal app behavior potentially exploiting such vulnerabilities.