CVE-2025-48605: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleAndroid | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply official security patches from Google as soon as they become available for affected Android versions 14, 15, and 16. 2. Until patches are released, enforce strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access to devices. 3. Enable strong device encryption and multifactor authentication to add layers of protection beyond the lockscreen. 4. Use mobile device management (MDM) solutions to monitor device integrity and enforce security policies remotely. 5. Disable or restrict USB debugging and other developer options that could facilitate local exploitation. 6. Educate users about the risks of leaving devices unattended and encourage prompt reporting of lost or stolen devices. 7. Consider upgrading to newer Android versions not affected by this vulnerability if feasible. 8. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit code or attack campaigns targeting this vulnerability.
Description
In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass 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.