CVE-2025-48565 is a logic error vulnerability found in multiple locations within Google Android versions 13 to 16 that allows bypassing the cross profile intent filter. The cross profile intent filter is a security mechanism designed to control communication between different user profiles on the same device, preventing unauthorized access or privilege escalation across profiles. Due to the logic flaw, an attacker with local access and limited privileges can bypass these restrictions, leading to an elevation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. This means that an attacker who already has some level of access on the device can exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges, potentially full administrative control over the device. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device, as elevated privileges can allow unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of device operations. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity level, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact on all three security properties. There are no known exploits in the wild yet, and no patch links are currently provided, suggesting that mitigation relies on vendor updates once released. This vulnerability affects a wide range of Android versions, covering many devices globally. The flaw's exploitation does not require user interaction, increasing the risk of automated or stealthy attacks once local access is obtained.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk particularly to enterprises and government agencies that rely heavily on Android devices for communication, data access, and operational tasks. An attacker exploiting this flaw can escalate privileges locally, potentially gaining access to sensitive corporate or governmental data stored or accessed via Android devices. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, or disruption of mobile services. The lack of required user interaction increases the risk of unnoticed compromise. Organizations with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies or those using Android devices in critical infrastructure environments face heightened exposure. The impact extends to mobile workforce security, potentially undermining endpoint security strategies and increasing the attack surface. Additionally, the vulnerability could be leveraged as a stepping stone for lateral movement within networks if compromised devices connect to internal systems.

Organizations should prioritize monitoring for vendor patches and apply them promptly once available to address this vulnerability. Until patches are released, enforcing strict device access controls is critical: limit physical and logical access to Android devices, especially those used in sensitive roles. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies, restrict installation of untrusted applications, and monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of privilege escalation attempts. Disable or restrict cross-profile communication features if not required by business processes. Conduct regular security audits and endpoint detection on Android devices to identify potential exploitation attempts. Educate users on the risks of local device compromise and enforce strong authentication mechanisms to reduce the likelihood of attackers gaining initial access. For high-risk environments, consider isolating Android devices from critical networks or using hardened devices with reduced attack surfaces.