CVE-2025-22416 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A confused deputy flaw in Android's ChooserActivity allows local attackers to view other users' images and escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-22416?

CVE-2025-22416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In onCreate of ChooserActivity.java , there is a possible way to view other users' images due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-441

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22416?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22416?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2025-22416 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-22416 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-277207798, ASB-A-277207798, GHSA-frq7-v2jm-qhwv.

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