Local Privilege Escalation in Android's App Restrictions Feature
CVE-2025-32326

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-32326?

A vulnerability exists within the App Restrictions feature of Android, specifically in multiple functions of AppRestrictionsFragment.java. This flaw creates an opportunity for a local privilege escalation attack, where an attacker can bypass intent security checks by exploiting a confused deputy pattern. While requiring user interaction for exploitation, this vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized actions without needing additional execution privileges, thus compromising the integrity of the affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 15

Android 14

References

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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