CVE-2025-48599: 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
- 0.08% 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
Organizations should implement strict access controls to limit local access to Android devices, including enforcing strong device lock mechanisms and restricting installation of untrusted applications. Monitoring for unusual privilege escalation attempts or anomalous behavior related to Wi-Fi scanning activities can help detect exploitation attempts. Until official patches are released, consider disabling or restricting Wi-Fi scanning features if feasible, or using mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies and restrict app permissions. Regularly update devices to the latest Android versions once patches become available. Security teams should also educate users about the risks of installing untrusted apps and the importance of physical device security. Employing runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools on mobile devices can provide additional layers of defense.
Description
In multiple functions of WifiScanModeActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass a device config restriction due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.