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CVE-2025-48628: Google Android · Information Disclosure

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Dec 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Google AndroidAffected
  • 13 – 16
4 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should monitor for official patches from Google and apply them promptly once released to address this vulnerability. Until patches are available, enforcing strict access controls to limit local user privileges can reduce exploitation risk. Specifically, restricting unnecessary local user accounts and employing device management policies to control app permissions related to printing services can help. Additionally, auditing and monitoring local access logs for suspicious activity may detect exploitation attempts early. Employing endpoint security solutions capable of detecting anomalous privilege escalation behaviors on Android devices is recommended. For environments with sensitive data, consider disabling or restricting printing services where feasible. Educating users about the risks of local privilege escalation and enforcing strong device lock mechanisms can further mitigate exposure.

Description

In validateIconUserBoundary of PrintManagerService.java, there is a possible cross-user image leak due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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