CVE-2025-9093: BuzzFeed App · Improper Export of Android Application Components
Affects BuzzFeed AppSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Aug 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| BuzzFeed App | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations and users should ensure that the BuzzFeed App is updated to a version where the improper export issue is fixed once a patch is released. Until then, users should avoid installing or using the vulnerable version (2024.9) on devices that contain sensitive information or are used in corporate environments. Device-level mitigations include enforcing strict app sandboxing policies and restricting local app installations to trusted sources only. Organizations can implement mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor app versions and enforce updates. Additionally, educating users about the risks of local exploitation and encouraging secure device handling practices (e.g., using screen locks, avoiding shared device usage) can reduce exposure. Developers and security teams should audit AndroidManifest.xml configurations in their own apps to prevent similar misconfigurations. Finally, monitoring for unusual local activity on devices with the vulnerable app can help detect potential exploitation attempts.
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in BuzzFeed App 2024.9 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.buzzfeed.android. The manipulation leads to improper export of android application components. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.