CVE-2025-48593: Google Android · Remote Code Execution
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 58% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Nov 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 should implement a multi-layered approach to mitigate CVE-2025-48593. First, monitor for official security patches from Google and deploy them promptly across all affected Android devices (versions 13 to 16). Until patches are available, restrict Bluetooth usage on corporate devices, especially disabling Bluetooth when not in use or enforcing policies that limit pairing to trusted devices only. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce Bluetooth security settings and monitor anomalous Bluetooth activity. Educate users about the risks of connecting to unknown Bluetooth devices and encourage disabling Bluetooth in public or untrusted environments. Network segmentation and endpoint detection solutions should be configured to detect unusual Bluetooth-related behaviors. Additionally, consider deploying Bluetooth intrusion detection/prevention systems where feasible. Regularly audit device inventories to identify and update vulnerable devices. Finally, maintain up-to-date incident response plans that include scenarios involving Bluetooth-based attacks.
Description
In bta_hf_client_cb_init of bta_hf_client_main.cc, there is a possible remote code execution due to a use after free. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/c69c78d7c4f623201f35831d32e6c401156e76cc (opens in a new tab)
- android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Bluetooth/+/5ed63461b44198c80d5aff7e1af1df812f782abb (opens in a new tab)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-11-01 (opens in a new tab)