What is CVE-2025-22417?

CVE-2025-22417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-09-02.

How severe is CVE-2025-22417?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2025-22417

In finishTransition of Transition.java, there is a possible way to bypass touch filtering restrictions due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

EPSS: 0.001 (0.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 15

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1021 — Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking)

References

security@android.com (Product)
security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-22417?: CVE-2025-22417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-09-02.
How severe is CVE-2025-22417?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.