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CVE-2025-22416: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.07% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Sep 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Google AndroidAffected
  • =15
  • =14
  • =13
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations and users should monitor official Google Android security bulletins and apply patches promptly once they become available for versions 13, 14, and 15. Until patches are released, restrict local access to devices by enforcing strong physical security controls and limiting the use of untrusted applications or users on devices. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce least privilege policies and restrict installation of unauthorized apps that could exploit this vulnerability. Disable or restrict access to the ChooserActivity component if feasible through configuration or custom ROM controls. Conduct regular audits of device permissions and usage to detect anomalous access patterns. Educate users about the risks of local access and the importance of device security. For organizations, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of monitoring suspicious local privilege escalation attempts. Finally, maintain backups of critical data to mitigate potential data loss from exploitation.

Description

In onCreate of ChooserActivity.java , there is a possible way to view other users' images due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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