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CVE-2025-22418: 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, 17:16 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
  • =14
  • =13
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.

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