CVE-2025-48573: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.08% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Monitor official Google security advisories and apply patches promptly once available for affected Android versions (13-16).
- Until patches are released, restrict installation of apps from untrusted sources and enforce strict app vetting policies to minimize the presence of potentially malicious apps.
- Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce least privilege principles and limit app permissions, especially those related to foreground service usage.
- Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting anomalous foreground service launches.
- Educate users about the risks of installing apps from unknown developers and encourage use of Google Play Protect and similar security features.
- For organizations, consider network segmentation and data access controls to limit the impact of compromised devices.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on privilege escalation vectors within mobile environments.
- Implement behavioral monitoring to detect unusual app activity indicative of exploitation attempts.
Description
In sendCommand of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible way to launch the foreground service while the app is in the background due to FGS while-in-use abuse. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.