CVE-2025-9134 is a security vulnerability identified in the AfterShip Package Tracker App versions up to 5.24.1 on the Android platform. The root cause of this vulnerability lies in the improper export of Android application components, specifically due to misconfigurations in the AndroidManifest.xml file within the component com.aftership.AfterShip. Exported components in Android apps are accessible to other apps or processes on the device, and improper export can lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of app components. In this case, the vulnerability requires local access to the device, meaning an attacker must have some level of access or control over the device to exploit it. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited with low complexity, as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N). The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is limited but present, as the vulnerability allows for potential unauthorized access or manipulation of app components, which could lead to data leakage or app behavior manipulation. The vendor has acknowledged the issue and is actively working on a fix, but no patch links are currently available. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet, but the vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation attempts.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-9134 depends largely on the usage of the AfterShip Package Tracker App within their environment. Organizations that rely on this app for logistics, supply chain tracking, or package management could face risks related to unauthorized access to app components, potentially leading to leakage of sensitive shipment data or manipulation of tracking information. Although the attack requires local access, insider threats or compromised devices could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access or disrupt operations. This could affect confidentiality of shipment details, integrity of tracking data, and potentially availability if app components are manipulated to cause malfunction. Given the medium severity and local attack vector, the threat is more relevant to organizations with mobile device management policies that allow installation of third-party apps or where devices are shared or less controlled. The vulnerability also poses a risk to individual users in Europe who use the app, potentially leading to privacy breaches or data exposure.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should take the following specific actions: 1) Immediately audit the usage of the AfterShip Package Tracker App across all managed Android devices and identify those running affected versions (5.24.0 and 5.24.1). 2) Restrict installation of the vulnerable app versions through mobile device management (MDM) solutions until a patch is released. 3) Educate users about the risks of local exploitation and enforce strict device access controls, including strong authentication and device encryption to prevent unauthorized local access. 4) Monitor devices for unusual app behavior or unauthorized access attempts to the AfterShip app components. 5) Once the vendor releases a patch, prioritize prompt deployment of the update across all affected devices. 6) Consider alternative package tracking solutions with better security postures if immediate patching is not feasible. 7) Implement application sandboxing and restrict inter-app communication where possible to limit the impact of improperly exported components.