Vulnerabilites related to Elseplus - File Recovery App
CVE-2025-9098 (GCVE-0-2025-9098)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2025-08-18 00:32
Modified
2025-08-18 16:48
CWE
  • CWE-926 - Improper Export of Android Application Components
Summary
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.
Impacted products
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