CVE-2025-22406: Google Android · Elevation of privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-22406 effectively, European organizations should: 1) Prioritize updating all Android 15 devices to the latest security patches as soon as Google releases them, ensuring the Bluetooth stack vulnerability is addressed. 2) Implement strict device management policies that restrict Bluetooth usage in sensitive environments, including disabling Bluetooth when not needed or enforcing connection whitelists. 3) Employ Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to monitor and control device configurations, enforce patch compliance, and detect anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 4) Educate employees about the risks of Bluetooth-based attacks and encourage vigilance regarding unknown or suspicious Bluetooth connections. 5) For high-risk environments, consider physical security controls to limit attacker proximity, such as shielding or restricted access zones. 6) Monitor security advisories from Google and cybersecurity vendors for updates, exploit reports, and additional mitigation guidance. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing on mobile endpoints to identify potential exploitation vectors. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on the Bluetooth attack surface, patch management urgency, and operational controls to reduce exposure.
Description
In bnepu_check_send_packet of bnep_utils.cc, there is a possible way to achieve code execution 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.