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CVE-2025-48572

Android Framework Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 0.26%
  1. Published8 Dec 2025
  2. Added to CISA KEV2 Dec 2025
  3. Remediation due23 Dec 2025
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Added to KEV: 2 Dec 2025Federal remediation due: 23 Dec 2025

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch activities from the background due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Android13.0 · 14.0 · 15.0 · 16.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-48572 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-48572 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2 Dec 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-48572?

CVE-2025-48572 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-48572?

Affected products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48572?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.