CVE-2025-22425 Privilege escalation in Android
Local attackers can escalate privileges via improper input validation in Android's InstallStart component, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-22425?
CVE-2025-22425 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 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 InstallStart.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-22425?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-22425?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-22425 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-22425 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-364604008, ASB-A-364604008, GHSA-2h4r-wqvw-g722.