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CVE-2025-48525: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Dec 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Google AndroidAffected
  • 13 – 16
4 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until official patches are released, organizations should implement several specific mitigations. First, restrict app permissions to the minimum necessary, especially for apps that handle notifications or companion device interactions. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce strict app vetting and prevent installation of untrusted or unnecessary apps. Monitor device logs and behaviors for anomalies indicating unauthorized notification access or privilege escalation attempts. Encourage users to avoid installing apps from untrusted sources and educate them about the risks of local privilege escalation. Once patches become available from Google, prioritize rapid deployment across all affected Android versions. Additionally, consider isolating sensitive devices or using containerization to limit the impact of compromised apps. Regularly review and update security policies related to mobile device usage and companion device integrations to reduce attack vectors.

Description

In disassociate of DisassociationProcessor.java, there is a possible way for an app to continue reading notifications when not associated to a companion device due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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