CVE-2025-22418: 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
- 0.07% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 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
Organizations and users should monitor official Google security advisories and apply patches as soon as they become available for Android versions 13 and 14. Until patches are released, restricting physical and local access to devices is critical to reduce exploitation risk. Employing mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce strict access controls and monitor for suspicious local activity related to Intent handling can help detect exploitation attempts. Developers should review app permissions and Intent usage to minimize exposure to Intent Redirect issues. Additionally, disabling or limiting unnecessary local services and debugging interfaces can reduce the attack surface. Regularly updating all device software and security components remains essential. For high-security environments, consider isolating critical mobile devices or using hardened Android builds with additional security controls to mitigate potential privilege escalation.
Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible confused deputy due to Intent Redirect. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.