CVE-2025-48565 is a vulnerability affecting Google Android versions 13, 14, 15, and 16, discovered due to a logic error in the handling of cross profile intent filters. Cross profile intent filters are mechanisms designed to control communication between different user profiles on the same device, such as work and personal profiles, to enforce security boundaries. The flaw allows an attacker with local access and limited privileges to bypass these filters, effectively enabling escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. This means that a malicious app or user with limited rights can exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges on the device, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized operations. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector Local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring low privileges (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Although no known exploits have been reported in the wild, the vulnerability's characteristics make it a significant risk, especially in environments where devices may be exposed to malicious local apps or users. The lack of user interaction requirement increases the risk of stealthy exploitation. The vulnerability was reserved in May 2025 and published in December 2025, with no patch links currently provided, indicating that fixes may be forthcoming or in development. The flaw's exploitation could undermine Android's multi-profile security model, affecting enterprise and personal device security.

The impact of CVE-2025-48565 is substantial for organizations and individuals relying on Android devices, particularly those using multi-profile features such as work profiles. Successful exploitation allows local attackers to escalate privileges, potentially gaining access to sensitive data, modifying system settings, or installing persistent malware. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and its data. For enterprises, this could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to corporate resources, and disruption of mobile workforce operations. The vulnerability also increases the risk of lateral movement within devices, enabling attackers to bypass security controls designed to isolate user profiles. Since no user interaction is needed, exploitation can occur silently, making detection difficult. The requirement for local access limits remote exploitation but does not eliminate risk, as malicious apps or insiders could leverage this flaw. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for mitigation, but the high severity score underscores the urgency for patching and protective measures.

To mitigate CVE-2025-48565 effectively, organizations and users should: 1) Apply official security patches from Google as soon as they become available to address the logic error in cross profile intent filters. 2) Restrict installation of apps from untrusted sources to reduce the risk of malicious local apps exploiting the vulnerability. 3) Enforce strict app permission policies, especially for apps requesting access to inter-profile communication or sensitive system functions. 4) Utilize mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor and control profile configurations and detect anomalous behavior indicative of privilege escalation attempts. 5) Educate users about the risks of installing unverified applications and the importance of device security hygiene. 6) Temporarily disable or limit use of multiple user profiles on Android devices in high-risk environments until patches are applied. 7) Monitor device logs and security alerts for suspicious local activity that could signal exploitation attempts. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local access vectors and profile management, which are directly relevant to this vulnerability's exploitation path.