OnePlus might be riding the wave of excitement for its upcomingOnePlus 15 release, but its older devices appear to be victims of a serious security flaw. A cybersecurity firm has discovered a vulnerability that exposes SMS and MMS data from some OnePlus smartphones.
OnePlus phones are at risk from a security vulnerability, but a patch is on the way
If your OnePlus device is running OxygenOS 12 or later, you’re likely at risk from a newly discovered security flaw. The breach leaves SMS and MMS data exposed, but OnePlus has finally acknowledged it and said it’ll release a patch in mid-October.
The vulnerability was discovered by the security company Rapid7 on devices running OxygenOS 12, 14, and 15. The vulnerability exists because of modifications to the Telephony service on Android done by OnePlus. Thanks to those changes, installed apps can access SMS and MMS data, along with metadata, “without permission, user interaction, or consent.”
Rapid7 claims it had tried to inform OnePlus about the vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2025-10184, months before publishing it on Monday, but the company never responded. OnePlus confirmed it was aware of the issue in a statement to 9to5Google.
We acknowledge the recent disclosure of CVE-2025-10184 and have implemented a fix. This will be rolled out globally via software update starting from mid-October. OnePlus remains committed to protecting customer data and will continue to prioritize security improvements.
OnePlus, September 2025
How to keep yourself safe?
If you have a OnePlus 8 with OxygenOS 11, you are safe from the vulnerability | Image Credit – PhoneArena
If you have a OnePlus device that could be vulnerable to the flaw, Rapid7 recommends only installing apps from trusted sources and uninstalling any app you don’t need. The security firm also says you should move your texting to encrypted messaging apps and switch from SMS two-factor authentication to an authenticator app.
Do you use SMS for two-factor authentication?
Yes, it’s more convenient
66.67%
Only when I don’t have other choice
33.33%
No, I use only an authenticator app
0%
In fact, implementing those tips could be a good idea even if you’re not a OnePlus user. Security flaws are discovered all the time, across operating systems and with all sorts of devices. Recently, a WhatsApp flaw put iPhone 16 and older in danger, and a similar vulnerability was discovered on Galaxy S25 and other Samsung phones.
Common sense is good for security
Keeping yourself safe often sounds like too much work, but some simple steps can help you drastically improve your security. Update your devices and apps often, so you get the latest security patches. Don’t install apps from unofficial sources unless you know what you’re doing. Stay away from shady websites. These simple steps should keep you out of trouble most of the time.
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