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CVE-2025-48573: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Dec 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Google AndroidAffected
  • 13 – 16
4 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Monitor official Google security advisories and apply patches promptly once available for affected Android versions (13-16).
  2. 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.
  3. Use Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to enforce least privilege principles and limit app permissions, especially those related to foreground service usage.
  4. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting anomalous foreground service launches.
  5. Educate users about the risks of installing apps from unknown developers and encourage use of Google Play Protect and similar security features.
  6. For organizations, consider network segmentation and data access controls to limit the impact of compromised devices.
  7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on privilege escalation vectors within mobile environments.
  8. 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.

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