CVE-2025-9098: Elseplus File Recovery App AndroidManifest.xml improper export of android application components

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-08-18 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-926

Description

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.

Affected products

Elseplus File Recovery App: 4.4.21

References

https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.elseplus.filerecovery.md
https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.elseplus.filerecovery.md#steps-to-reproduce
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320420
https://vuldb.com/?id.320420
https://vuldb.com/?submit.627902

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