CVE-2025-48627: 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, 14:05 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
To mitigate CVE-2025-48627, organizations and users should: 1) Monitor official Google security bulletins and device manufacturer updates closely and apply patches promptly once available. 2) Restrict installation of apps from untrusted sources to reduce the risk of malicious apps exploiting this vulnerability. 3) Employ mobile threat defense (MTD) solutions that can detect anomalous background activity or privilege escalation attempts. 4) Enforce strict app permission policies and regularly audit installed applications for suspicious behavior. 5) Utilize Android Enterprise features to limit background activity and enforce security policies on managed devices. 6) Educate users about the risks of sideloading apps and encourage use of official app stores. 7) Implement runtime application self-protection (RASP) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of monitoring activity task management anomalies. 8) Consider isolating critical workloads on devices with verified patched versions or alternative secure platforms until fixes are deployed. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling background activity, app vetting, and proactive monitoring tailored to the nature of this vulnerability.
Description
In startNextMatchingActivity of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible way to launch an activity from the background 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.