CVE-2025-48560 is a medium-severity information disclosure vulnerability affecting Google Android version 14. The issue arises from a confused deputy problem within the AndroidManifest.xml handling, where an app can monitor motion events without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. Specifically, this vulnerability allows a local app with limited privileges (PR:L) to exploit the system's permission delegation to access sensitive motion event data, which it should not normally be able to observe. The attack vector is local (AV:L), meaning the attacker must have an installed app on the device but does not need to trick the user into interaction (UI:N). The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (C:H) but does not affect integrity or availability. The root cause is classified under CWE-441 (Incorrectly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes), indicating a logic flaw in permission or resource access control. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been linked yet. This vulnerability could allow malicious apps to surreptitiously gather motion data, potentially revealing sensitive user behavior or context information without explicit consent or awareness.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-48560 can be significant, especially for enterprises relying on Android 14 devices for mobile workforce operations. The unauthorized disclosure of motion event data could lead to privacy violations under GDPR, as motion data can be used to infer user activities, locations, or habits. This could expose organizations to regulatory fines and reputational damage. Additionally, attackers could leverage this information for targeted social engineering or physical security bypasses. Sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies in Europe, which often handle sensitive data and require strict privacy controls, are particularly at risk. The lack of need for user interaction lowers the bar for exploitation, increasing the threat surface. However, since exploitation requires local app installation, the risk is somewhat mitigated by existing mobile device management and app vetting policies.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should: 1) Enforce strict app installation policies using Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to restrict installation to trusted sources only, minimizing the risk of malicious apps exploiting this flaw. 2) Monitor and audit installed applications for suspicious behavior related to motion sensor access. 3) Apply security updates promptly once Google releases patches for Android 14 addressing this issue. 4) Educate users about the risks of installing untrusted apps and the importance of app permissions. 5) Consider deploying runtime behavior monitoring tools that can detect anomalous access patterns to motion sensors or related APIs. 6) For highly sensitive environments, consider disabling or restricting motion sensor access via device configuration profiles until patches are available. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling app sources, monitoring behavior, and leveraging device management capabilities specific to Android ecosystems.