CVE-2025-22442

Name: CVE-2025-22442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-02T23:15:35.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-22442 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. In multiple functions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible way to install unauthorized applications into a newly created work profile due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In multiple functions of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible way to install unauthorized applications into a newly created work profile due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.06%

0.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0
Google	Android	15.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22442?

How severe is CVE-2025-22442?

CVE-2025-22442 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22442?

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Source: NVD / NIST