CVE-2025-27606

Element Android PIN autologout bypass

Description

Element Android is an Android Matrix Client provided by Element. Element Android up to version 1.6.32 can, under certain circumstances, fail to logout the user if they input the wrong PIN more than the configured amount of times. An attacker with physical access to a device can exploit this to guess the PIN. Version 1.6.34 solves the issue.

Category

5.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: element-hq element-android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/security/advisories/GHSA-632v-9pm3-m8ch
https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/commit/53bd78b05de375c6e6b0b5aa794a56b4ba95984c
https://github.com/element-hq/element-android/commit/87d7fcdc8036a4db4da8c403f87c73a64a546304

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27606?
CVE-2025-27606 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-27606?
To fix CVE-2025-27606, 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-2025-27606 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-27606 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-2025-27606?
CVE-2025-27606 affects element-hq element-android.
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