CVE-2025-14698 is a path traversal vulnerability identified in the atlaszz AI Photo Team Galleryit App version 1.3.8.2 for Android devices. The vulnerability resides in an unspecified part of the gallery.photogallery.pictures.vault.album component, where insufficient validation of file path inputs allows an attacker with local access and limited privileges to manipulate file paths. This manipulation can lead to unauthorized access to files outside the intended directories, potentially exposing sensitive user data or application files. The attack vector is local, meaning the attacker must have physical or logical access to the device, and no user interaction or elevated privileges beyond limited rights are required. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.8 (medium) score, reflecting the moderate impact and limited attack surface. The vendor was notified early but has not responded or provided a patch, and public exploit code has been released, increasing the risk of exploitation. However, no confirmed in-the-wild exploitation has been reported. The vulnerability primarily threatens confidentiality and integrity of data stored or accessible by the app, with limited impact on availability. The lack of authentication bypass and requirement for local access reduce the overall risk but do not eliminate it, especially in environments where devices may be shared or physically accessible by attackers.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to confidentiality and integrity of data on Android devices running the vulnerable Galleryit App. If attackers gain local access—through device theft, insider threats, or malware with local execution—they could exploit the path traversal to access sensitive files stored within or outside the app's directories. This could lead to leakage of private photos, corporate data, or other sensitive information. Although the attack requires local access and limited privileges, environments with lax physical security or shared devices are more vulnerable. The lack of vendor response and patch increases the window of exposure. Organizations with mobile device management (MDM) policies that include this app should be particularly cautious. The impact on availability is minimal, but data confidentiality breaches could lead to compliance issues under GDPR and damage to organizational reputation. The threat is less severe for organizations that do not use this app or have strict device access controls.

1. Immediately audit and inventory Android devices within the organization to identify any running atlaszz AI Photo Team Galleryit App version 1.3.8.2. 2. Restrict physical and logical access to devices, enforcing strong device lock policies and limiting shared device usage. 3. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor app installations and enforce app usage policies, including blocking or uninstalling the vulnerable app where feasible. 4. Monitor file system access logs for unusual or unauthorized file access patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5. Educate users about the risks of local device compromise and encourage prompt reporting of lost or stolen devices. 6. Regularly check for vendor updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them immediately upon release. 7. Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting local exploitation behaviors on Android devices. 8. If the app is critical and cannot be removed, consider sandboxing or containerizing it to limit file system access scope. 9. Review and tighten app permissions to minimize access to sensitive directories. 10. Implement strict network segmentation to limit lateral movement if a device is compromised.