CVE-2026-2974

What it is

A vulnerability was identified in AliasVault App up to 0.25.3 on Android/iOS. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file shared_prefs/aliasvault.xml of the component Backup Handler. The manipulation of the argument accessToken/refreshToken/metadata/key_derivation_params/auth_methods leads to exposure of backup file to an unauthorized control sphere. An attack has to be approached locally. The attack is considered to have high complexity. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. Upgrading to version 0.26.0 is able to resolve this issue. The identifier of the patch is 873ecc03f92238e162f98a068ad56069a922b4f6/0bd662320174d8265dfe3b05a04bc13efc960532. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The creator of the software explains: "Because of AliasVault's zero-knowledge encryption design, the tokens stored in aliasvault.xml are API session tokens that cannot decrypt the vault on their own: the master password is required for that. So while this isn't a direct vault compromise risk, there's no reason to include them in backups either."

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-02-23 06:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:32 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 1.1 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-02-23 06:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:32 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-285

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Aliasvault ≤ 0.25.3

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 1.1

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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