CVE-2025-48570: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In multiple functions of PipTaskOrganizer.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Android 14 arises from a confused deputy problem in multiple functions of PipTaskOrganizer.java, enabling an attacker with limited privileges to launch activities from the background. This bypasses normal restrictions on background activity launches, resulting in local privilege escalation without needing user interaction or higher execution privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges on the device, potentially gaining full control over system functions. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected Android 14 system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published by Google as of the provided data. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-48570: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In multiple functions of PipTaskOrganizer.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Android 14 arises from a confused deputy problem in multiple functions of PipTaskOrganizer.java, enabling an attacker with limited privileges to launch activities from the background. This bypasses normal restrictions on background activity launches, resulting in local privilege escalation without needing user interaction or higher execution privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with limited privileges to escalate their privileges on the device, potentially gaining full control over system functions. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected Android 14 system. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published by Google as of the provided data. Users and administrators should monitor Google's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-22T18:11:40.405Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1ee64fe29bf47b50d3a8ed
Added to database: 6/2/2026, 2:18:55 PM
Last enriched: 6/2/2026, 2:35:13 PM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 4:57:48 AM
Views: 5
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