CVE-2025-0089: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until official patches are released, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Restrict local access to devices by enforcing strong physical security controls and limiting app installations to trusted sources only. 2) Employ Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, monitor device behavior, and restrict privilege escalation attempts. 3) Monitor logs and system behavior for anomalies indicative of Launcher hijacking or privilege escalation attempts. 4) Educate users about the risks of installing untrusted applications or granting excessive permissions. 5) Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once available by maintaining an up-to-date inventory of affected devices and testing updates in controlled environments. 6) Consider isolating critical Android devices or using containerization to limit the impact of potential compromises. 7) Collaborate with vendors and security communities to stay informed about emerging exploits and mitigation techniques.
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to hijack the Launcher app due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ed39b7c3895c8c63a1ccdbcc9783a2d3ca15127f (opens in a new tab)
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/fd66d834553ffab769ef21017bff95bdfd138493 (opens in a new tab)
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/f27918b39cffb404ed429829f93b20344310da34 (opens in a new tab)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01 (opens in a new tab)