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CVE-2025-48555: Google Android · Information Disclosure

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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: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

Organizations should immediately inventory Android devices running versions 13 through 16 and restrict installation of untrusted or unnecessary local applications to minimize attack surface. Employ strict app permission policies and leverage mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce profile separation and monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of privilege escalation attempts. Until official patches are released by Google, consider disabling or limiting multi-profile usage where feasible to reduce exposure. Regularly monitor security advisories from Google and apply updates promptly once available. Implement runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting suspicious local privilege escalation activities. Educate users on the risks of installing apps from unknown sources and enforce the use of verified app stores. For high-security environments, consider additional sandboxing or containerization strategies to isolate sensitive profiles further. Finally, conduct thorough security audits and penetration testing focused on local privilege escalation vectors to identify and remediate potential exploitation paths.

Description

In multiple functions of NotificationStation.java, there is a possible cross-profile information disclosure due to a confused deputy. 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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