CVE-2025-48532: Google Android · Elevation of privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.08% 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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Restrict physical and local access to Android 16 devices to trusted users only. 2) Educate users about the risks of interacting with untrusted apps or prompts that could trigger the vulnerability. 3) Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor and control app permissions and behaviors, limiting installation of unverified applications. 4) Disable or restrict external storage access where feasible, especially for sensitive devices. 5) Monitor device logs and behaviors for unusual file access or modification patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 6) Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once available by maintaining an updated inventory of affected devices. 7) Consider upgrading to newer Android versions if possible, as they may not be affected. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local access, user behavior, and permission management specific to this vulnerability.
Description
In markMediaAsFavorite of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way to bypass the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.