What is CVE-2025-22420?

CVE-2025-22420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Unintended Proxy or Intermediary (Confused Deputy). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.

How severe is CVE-2025-22420?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2025-22420

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to leak audio files across user profiles due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not need…

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

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-441 — Unintended Proxy or Intermediary (Confused Deputy)

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-22420?: CVE-2025-22420 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Unintended Proxy or Intermediary (Confused Deputy). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.
How severe is CVE-2025-22420?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.