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CVE-2025-48589: 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
0.09% 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

Organizations and users should prioritize updating affected Android devices to patched versions as soon as Google releases security updates addressing CVE-2025-48589. Until patches are available, implement strict access controls to limit local user privileges and restrict installation of untrusted applications that could exploit this vulnerability. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies and monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts. Additionally, audit and harden device configurations to minimize the attack surface, such as disabling unnecessary services and restricting developer options. Security teams should also monitor threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit activity related to this CVE and prepare incident response plans accordingly. Finally, educating users about the risks of installing unknown apps and maintaining good security hygiene can reduce exploitation likelihood.

Description

In multiple functions of HeaderPrivacyIconsController.kt, there is a possible way to grand permissions across user due to a logic error in the code. 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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