CVE-2025-27599

Element X Android vulnerable to loading malicious web pages via received intent

Description

Element X Android is a Matrix Android Client provided by element.io. Prior to version 25.04.2, a crafted hyperlink on a webpage, or a locally installed malicious app, can force Element X up to version 25.04.1 to load a webpage with similar permissions to Element Call and automatically grant it temporary access to microphone and camera. This issue has been patched in version 25.04.2.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: element-hq element-x-android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-android/security/advisories/GHSA-m5px-pwq3-4p5m
https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-android/commit/dc058544d7e693c04298191c1aadd5b39c9be52e
https://github.com/element-hq/element-x-android/releases/tag/v25.04.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27599?
CVE-2025-27599 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-27599?
To fix CVE-2025-27599, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-27599 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-27599 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-27599?
CVE-2025-27599 affects element-hq element-x-android.
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