CVE-2025-26439: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.08% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations and users should monitor for official patches from Google and apply them immediately upon release. Until patches are available, restrict installation and execution of untrusted or third-party accessibility services, as these could exploit the vulnerability. Implement strict mobile device management (MDM) policies to control app permissions and accessibility service usage. Regularly audit installed accessibility services and remove any that are not explicitly required or verified. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring for unusual privilege escalation behaviors on Android devices. Educate users about the risks of installing apps from untrusted sources, especially those requesting accessibility permissions. For high-security environments, consider temporarily disabling accessibility services that are not essential. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups of critical data to mitigate potential damage from exploitation.
Description
In getComponentName of AccessibilitySettingsUtils.java, there is a possible way to for a malicious Talkback service to be enabled instead of the system component 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.