CVE-2025-22405: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Aug 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
European organizations should prioritize the following mitigation steps: 1) Monitor for official security patches from Google and Android device manufacturers and deploy updates to Android 15 devices immediately upon release. 2) Implement strict mobile device management (MDM) policies to control app installations and restrict the use of untrusted or third-party applications that could exploit this vulnerability. 3) Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of monitoring for suspicious local privilege escalation activities on Android devices. 4) Educate users about the risks of installing apps from unknown sources and encourage the use of Google Play Protect and other security features. 5) Limit physical access to corporate devices and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to reduce the risk of local exploitation. 6) Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on mobile device security to identify potential exploitation attempts. These measures go beyond generic advice by emphasizing proactive patch management, device control, and user education tailored to the specific threat.
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to execute arbitrary code due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.