CVE-2025-52294 is a vulnerability identified in Trust Wallet version 8.45, a widely used cryptocurrency wallet application. The core issue stems from insufficient validation of the screen lock mechanism, which is designed to prevent unauthorized access to the wallet's contents. Due to this flaw, an attacker who is physically proximate to the device can bypass the lock screen without needing to authenticate. This bypass allows the attacker to view sensitive information such as the wallet balance. The vulnerability does not require remote exploitation or network access; instead, it relies on physical access to the device, which lowers the barrier for exploitation in certain threat scenarios. The lack of a patch or mitigation details in the provided information suggests that the vulnerability may still be unaddressed or that fixes have not been publicly disclosed. No known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date, which is July 1, 2025. The absence of a CVSS score indicates that the severity has not been formally assessed, but the nature of the vulnerability points to a significant risk to confidentiality of wallet information. Since the wallet balance is exposed, attackers could gain insights into the victim's cryptocurrency holdings, potentially leading to targeted theft or social engineering attacks. However, the vulnerability does not explicitly mention the ability to perform transactions or modify wallet contents, which limits the impact to information disclosure rather than full compromise or asset theft directly through this flaw alone.

For European organizations and individuals using Trust Wallet, this vulnerability presents a tangible risk to the confidentiality of cryptocurrency holdings. Financial institutions, fintech companies, and enterprises that allow or facilitate cryptocurrency transactions could face reputational damage if their employees' or clients' wallets are compromised. The exposure of wallet balances could lead to targeted attacks, including phishing or physical theft, especially in environments where devices are shared or left unattended. Given the physical proximity requirement, the threat is more pronounced in public or semi-public settings such as offices, conferences, or coworking spaces. The inability to fully trust the lock screen mechanism undermines user confidence in the security of their digital assets. Additionally, organizations that provide mobile device management or endpoint security solutions may need to reassess their controls around physical device access to mitigate this risk. Although no known exploits are currently reported, the vulnerability's publication may prompt attackers to develop techniques to leverage it, increasing the urgency for mitigation.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations and users should first ensure that they update Trust Wallet to a version where this issue is patched once available. In the absence of an official patch, users should consider the following practical steps: (1) Avoid leaving devices unattended in public or shared environments to reduce the risk of physical access by unauthorized individuals. (2) Employ additional device-level security measures such as strong biometric authentication, PINs, or passwords that protect the entire device, not just the wallet app. (3) Utilize mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce strict access controls and monitor device usage within organizational environments. (4) Educate users about the risks of physical access attacks and encourage them to lock their devices securely when not in use. (5) Consider using hardware wallets or multi-factor authentication mechanisms for managing significant cryptocurrency assets, as these provide stronger protections against physical and software-based attacks. (6) Monitor for updates from Trust Wallet and related security advisories to apply patches promptly. (7) Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools that can alert on suspicious physical or application-level access attempts.