CVE-2026-45182 (CVSS 2.2)

Description

GrapheneOS before 2026050400 allows attackers to discover the real IP address of a VPN user as a consequence of a registerQuicConnectionClosePayload optimization, because an application can let system_server transmit UDP traffic on its behalf. This occurs when the "Block connections without VPN" and "Always-on VPN" settings are enabled.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.2

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0001

Probability of exploitation

0.01%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-441 CWE-441

References

Other References

https://cyberinsider.com/grapheneos-fixes-android-vpn-leak-google-refused-to-patch/ https://grapheneos.org/releases#2026050400 https://lowlevel.fun/posts/tiny-udp-cannon-android-vpn-bypass/ https://lowlevel.fun/posts/tiny-udp-cannon-android-vpn-bypass/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45182? +

GrapheneOS before 2026050400 allows attackers to discover the real IP address of a VPN user as a consequence of a registerQuicConnectionClosePayload optimization, because an application can let system_server transmit UDP traffic on its behalf. This occurs when the "Block connections without VPN" and "Always-on VPN" settings are enabled. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-45182? +

CVE-2026-45182 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.2 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact. The EPSS score is 0.0001, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-45182? +

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