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CVE-2026-0025: Google Android · Information Disclosure

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.4High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleAndroidAffected
  • 14 – 16-qpr2
4 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Monitor official Google Android security bulletins and promptly apply patches or updates once they become available for affected Android versions (14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2).
  2. Restrict local access to devices by enforcing strong physical security controls and limiting installation of untrusted applications, especially those requesting unnecessary permissions.
  3. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, including application whitelisting and privilege restrictions.
  4. Use Android’s multi-user and profile management features carefully, ensuring that user separation is maintained and that sensitive data is not accessible across profiles.
  5. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments on Android devices within the organization to detect potential exploitation attempts.
  6. Educate users about the risks of installing apps from untrusted sources and the importance of device security hygiene.
  7. Consider deploying runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting suspicious local privilege escalation behaviors on Android devices.

Description

CVE-2026-0025 is a high-severity information disclosure vulnerability in Google Android affecting versions 14 through 16-qpr2. It arises from a permissions bypass in the hasImage method of Notification.java, allowing local attackers to access information across user boundaries without requiring any user interaction or additional execution privileges. This flaw can lead to local privilege escalation, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected devices. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the vulnerability's ease of exploitation and broad impact make it a significant risk. Organizations using affected Android versions should prioritize patching once available and implement strict access controls to mitigate potential abuse. Countries with large Android user bases and high mobile device usage, such as the United States, India, Brazil, Germany, Japan, and South Korea, are particularly at risk. Defenders must monitor for updates from Google and apply security best practices to reduce exposure.

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