CVE-2025-48527 is a medium-severity information disclosure vulnerability affecting multiple recent versions of the Google Android operating system, specifically versions 13 through 16. The root cause is a logic error in the handling of work profile notifications, which are designed to separate personal and work-related data on a device. This flaw allows an attacker with local access to the device to bypass intended notification hiding mechanisms and leak information from hidden work profile notifications. Notably, exploitation does not require any additional execution privileges, user interaction, or authentication, making it easier for an attacker with physical or local access to gain sensitive information. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor), indicating that confidential data could be exposed due to improper access controls or logic errors. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.2, reflecting a medium severity level primarily due to the local attack vector and lack of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet, suggesting that mitigation may rely on forthcoming updates from Google or enterprise mobile management solutions. The vulnerability could be leveraged to extract sensitive corporate or personal information from work profiles, potentially undermining privacy and confidentiality guarantees in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or corporate-managed Android environments.

For European organizations, especially those employing Android devices with work profiles to separate corporate and personal data, this vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized information disclosure. Sensitive notifications intended to be hidden could be exposed to local attackers, such as malicious insiders or individuals with temporary physical access to devices. This could lead to leakage of confidential business communications, personal data protected under GDPR, or other sensitive information. The impact is particularly relevant for sectors with strict data privacy requirements, including finance, healthcare, and government agencies. While remote exploitation is not possible, the risk remains significant in environments where devices are shared, lost, or stolen. The confidentiality breach could result in regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust. However, since the vulnerability does not affect data integrity or availability, operational disruption is unlikely. The absence of required user interaction lowers the barrier for exploitation once local access is obtained.

European organizations should prioritize the following specific mitigation steps: 1) Deploy mobile device management (MDM) solutions that can enforce stricter access controls and monitor device usage to detect unauthorized local access attempts. 2) Educate employees on the importance of physical device security, including locking devices when unattended and reporting lost or stolen devices immediately. 3) Apply security updates promptly once Google releases patches addressing this vulnerability; until then, consider restricting the use of work profiles on devices in high-risk environments. 4) Review and adjust notification settings to minimize sensitive information displayed in notifications, possibly disabling notification previews on lock screens or for work profiles. 5) Implement endpoint encryption and strong authentication mechanisms to reduce the risk of unauthorized local access. 6) Monitor for unusual access patterns or attempts to access work profile notifications through device logs or MDM telemetry. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local access risks and notification exposure specific to this vulnerability.