CVE-2025-48589: 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, 17:16 UTC
- 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: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
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.