Improper Export of Application Components in Elseplus File Recovery App on Android
CVE-2025-9098

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Elseplus

Status
File Recovery App
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-9098?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Elseplus File Recovery App version 4.4.21 for Android, which involves an improper export of application components defined in the AndroidManifest.xml file. This weakness allows for the possibility of local manipulation, potentially exposing sensitive functionality to unauthorized users. Despite the public disclosure of this issue, the vendor has not provided a response, raising concerns about the timely implementation of necessary security measures.

Affected Version(s)

File Recovery App 4.4.21

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-9098 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.320420
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320420
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.627902
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

fxizenta (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-9098 : Improper Export of Application Components in Elseplus File Recovery App on Android