CVE-2025-26450: 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
1. Monitor official Google Android security bulletins and apply patches promptly once available for affected Android versions 13, 14, and 15. 2. Enforce strict app installation policies, limiting installation to trusted sources such as Google Play Store with verified developer credentials. 3. Utilize mobile device management (MDM) solutions to restrict app permissions, especially those related to input injection or accessibility services. 4. Implement runtime monitoring and anomaly detection for unusual input event patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5. Educate users and administrators about the risks of installing untrusted apps and the importance of keeping devices updated. 6. For high-security environments, consider disabling or restricting the use of third-party IMEs or input method services where feasible. 7. Employ application sandboxing and privilege separation to minimize the impact of compromised apps. 8. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on input handling and privilege escalation vectors on Android devices.
Description
In onInputEvent of IInputMethodSessionWrapper.java, there is a possible way for an untrusted app to inject key and motion events to the default IME due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.