CVE-2025-48546: Google Android · Elevation of privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.09% 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: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
1. Apply official security patches from Google or device manufacturers as soon as they are released to address this vulnerability. 2. Until patches are available, restrict installation of applications from untrusted or unknown sources to reduce the risk of local exploitation. 3. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce strict app permissions and monitor for suspicious activity indicative of privilege escalation attempts. 4. Limit physical and local access to devices, as exploitation requires local presence or access. 5. Use endpoint protection tools capable of detecting anomalous behavior related to background activity launches or privilege escalations. 6. Educate users about the risks of installing unverified apps and the importance of timely updates. 7. For organizations, implement network segmentation and least privilege principles to minimize the impact of compromised devices.
Description
In checkPermissions of SafeActivityOptions.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.