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CVE-2025-48567: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleAndroidAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations and users should prioritize updating to patched Android versions once available from Google or device manufacturers. Until patches are released, users should exercise caution with unsolicited files, links, or apps, especially from untrusted sources. Employing mobile device management (MDM) solutions can help enforce security policies and restrict installation of unverified applications. Developers and security teams should audit file path handling and Unicode normalization processes in their applications to prevent similar bypasses. Additionally, enabling strong endpoint protection and monitoring for unusual local privilege escalation attempts can aid in early detection. Security awareness training focused on phishing and social engineering can reduce the likelihood of user interaction-based exploitation. Vendors should expedite patch development and communicate clear guidance to users and administrators.

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible bypass of a file path filter designed to prevent access to sensitive directories due to incorrect unicode normalization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

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