Local Privilege Escalation in Activity Manager Shell Command by Android
CVE-2025-32324

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-32324?

A vulnerability exists in the Activity Manager Shell Command component of Android due to a potential arbitrary activity launch caused by a confused deputy. This flaw could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges locally without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. Security measures should be taken to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 15

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

UnrestrictedUserCreator
Created by rifting

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-32324 : Local Privilege Escalation in Activity Manager Shell Command by Android