CVE-2025-27599: Element X Android vulnerable to loading malicious web pages via received intent

Published Apr 18, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Element Element X Android<25.04.2

Event History

Apr 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27599?

CVE-2025-27599 is rated as moderate severity due to its potential exploitation through malicious web content.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27599?

To resolve CVE-2025-27599, upgrade Element X Android to version 25.04.2 or later.

3

What versions of Element X Android are affected by CVE-2025-27599?

Element X Android versions prior to 25.04.2 are affected by CVE-2025-27599.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-27599 facilitate?

CVE-2025-27599 can facilitate attacks by loading malicious web pages with similar permissions to Element Call.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2025-27599?

Users of Element X Android versions before 25.04.2 are at risk from CVE-2025-27599.

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