CVE-2025-36890: Google Android · Elevation of privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
1. Monitor official Google and Android security bulletins closely for the release of patches addressing CVE-2025-36890 and apply updates immediately upon availability. 2. Until patches are released, restrict network exposure of Android devices, especially those used in sensitive environments, to minimize remote exploitation risk. 3. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce strict security policies, including limiting installation of untrusted applications and controlling device configurations. 4. Implement runtime monitoring and anomaly detection tools capable of identifying unusual kernel-level activities or privilege escalations on Android devices. 5. Educate users about the risks of connecting to untrusted networks and downloading unverified apps, as these can be vectors for exploitation. 6. For organizations with high-security requirements, consider using Android devices with verified boot and hardware-backed security features that can help detect unauthorized kernel modifications. 7. Collaborate with security vendors to obtain threat intelligence and potential detection signatures related to this vulnerability. 8. Plan for incident response procedures specific to mobile device compromises involving kernel-level exploits.
Description
Elevation of Privilege