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CVE-2025-32331: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 15:59 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% 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 4 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
  • =16
  • =15
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access to devices running affected Android versions. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce device usage policies, restrict app installations, and monitor for suspicious activities. Disable or limit the use of app pinning where feasible, or supplement it with additional authentication mechanisms such as biometric locks or strong passwords. Regularly audit devices for signs of tampering or privilege escalation attempts. Educate users about the risks of leaving devices unattended or lending them to untrusted individuals. Once patches become available, prioritize immediate deployment across all affected devices. Additionally, consider isolating critical Android devices from untrusted networks and restricting developer or debugging access to minimize exploitation vectors.

Description

In showDismissibleKeyguard of KeyguardService.java, there is a possible way to bypass app pinning 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.

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