CVE-2025-22418 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A confused deputy vulnerability in Android allows local attackers to escalate privileges via Intent Redirect 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-2025-22418?

CVE-2025-22418 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 multiple locations, there is a possible confused deputy due to Intent Redirect. 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-2025-22418?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22418?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2025-22418 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-22418 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-333344157, ASB-A-333344157, GHSA-rrc4-fcw8-qfg6.

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