CVE-2025-26430: 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, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.08% 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 4 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
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict local access controls to limit the number of users with physical or local access to Android 15 devices. Employ device encryption and strong authentication mechanisms to reduce the risk of unauthorized local access. Monitor device logs and behavior for unusual file access patterns or privilege escalations. Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies and restrict installation of untrusted applications. Educate users about the risks of local device access and encourage prompt reporting of suspicious activity. Once patches become available from Google, prioritize immediate testing and deployment of updates across all affected devices. Additionally, consider isolating sensitive workloads or data on separate devices or containers to minimize cross-user exposure.
Description
In getDestinationForApp of SpaAppBridgeActivity, there is a possible cross-user file reveal due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.