CVE-2025-9093: A security vulnerability has been detected in BuzzFeed App 2024.9 on Android

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-9093 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting buzzfeed. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A security vulnerability has been detected in BuzzFeed App 2024.9 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.buzzfeed.android. 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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-926
Published	2025-08-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: buzzfeed

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-17 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buzzfeed buzzfeed DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2024.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2024.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy buzzfeed || rpm -q buzzfeed || buzzfeed --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2024.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison buzzfeed sudo apt install buzzfeed=<VERSION_BEFORE_2024.9> sudo apt-mark hold buzzfeed

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list buzzfeed sudo dnf downgrade buzzfeed-<VERSION_BEFORE_2024.9> sudo dnf versionlock add buzzfeed

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-9093?

buzzfeed: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-9093 being exploited?

CVE-2025-9093 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-9093 affect?

CVE-2025-9093 affects buzzfeed. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A security vulnerability has been detected in BuzzFeed App 2024.9 on Android. This affects an unknown part of the file AndroidManifest.xml of the component com.buzzfeed.android. The manipulation leads to improper export of android applicati

How urgent is CVE-2025-9093?

Priority 28/100. Public exploit reference

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