CVE-2025-9093
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in BuzzFeed App for Android allows local attackers to improperly access exported application components, potentially leading to data exposure or unauthorized actions. It affects Android users running BuzzFeed App version 2024.9. The exploit requires physical access to the device or a malicious app already installed.
💻 Affected Systems
- BuzzFeed App
📦 What is this software?
Buzzfeed by Buzzfeed
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker with physical device access could extract sensitive app data, manipulate app functionality, or potentially escalate privileges to other system components.
Likely Case
Malicious apps already installed on the device could access BuzzFeed App's exported components to steal user data or perform unauthorized actions within the app.
If Mitigated
With proper Android security controls and app sandboxing, impact would be limited to the BuzzFeed App's own data and functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly disclosed on GitHub. Requires local access or malicious app installation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 2024.9
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Open Google Play Store 2. Search for BuzzFeed App 3. Check for available updates 4. Install the latest version 5. Verify version is newer than 2024.9
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable App or Restrict Permissions
androidTemporarily disable the BuzzFeed App or restrict its permissions through Android settings
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Uninstall BuzzFeed App version 2024.9 from affected devices
- Implement mobile device management (MDM) policies to restrict app installations and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check app version in Android Settings > Apps > BuzzFeed > App info. If version is 2024.9, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
adb shell dumpsys package com.buzzfeed.android | grep versionNameVerify Fix Applied:
Verify app version is newer than 2024.9 after update. Check Google Play Store for latest version availability.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual access patterns to BuzzFeed App components in Android logs
- Permission denial errors related to exported components
Network Indicators:
- Not applicable - local vulnerability
SIEM Query:
Not applicable for local Android app vulnerabilities🔗 References
- https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.buzzfeed.android.md
- https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.buzzfeed.android.md#steps-to-reproduce
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320415
- https://vuldb.com/?id.320415
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623584
- https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.buzzfeed.android.md
- https://github.com/KMov-g/androidapps/blob/main/com.buzzfeed.android.md#steps-to-reproduce
