CVE-2025-9098 (GCVE-0-2025-9098)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-18 00:32 – Updated: 2025-08-18 16:48
VLAI?
Title
Elseplus File Recovery App AndroidManifest.xml improper export of android application components
Summary
A vulnerability was determined in Elseplus File Recovery App 4.4.21 on Android. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file AndroidManifest.xml. 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. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity ?
4.8 (Medium)
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:P
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
CWE
  • CWE-926 - Improper Export of Android Application Components
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Elseplus File Recovery App Affected: 4.4.21
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Credits
fxizenta (VulDB User)
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