CVE-2025-26436 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

In clearAllowBgActivityStarts of PendingIntentRecord.java, there is a possible way for an application to launch an activity from the background due to BAL Bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/bba26504af51d2dd3b8ePatchProduct
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ccba6717779fea0a86b6PatchProduct
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-05-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-26436?

CVE-2025-26436 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In clearAllowBgActivityStarts of PendingIntentRecord.java, there is a possible way for an application to launch an activity from the background due to BAL Bypass. This could lead to local escalation o...

How severe is CVE-2025-26436?

CVE-2025-26436 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-26436?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.