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CVE-2025-48635: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.7 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GoogleAndroidAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations and users should monitor official Google Android security bulletins for patches addressing CVE-2025-48635 and apply updates promptly once available. Until patches are released, enforcing strict local access controls is critical to prevent untrusted local users or applications from exploiting the vulnerability. This includes disabling or restricting installation of untrusted apps, enforcing strong device lock mechanisms, and using mobile device management (MDM) solutions to control app permissions and monitor for suspicious activity. Developers should audit code interacting with activity tokens to ensure proper handling and avoid logic errors that could leak sensitive information. Additionally, employing runtime application self-protection (RASP) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools on Android devices can help detect anomalous privilege escalation attempts. Regular security training for users about the risks of installing untrusted applications and the importance of device updates will also reduce exposure.

Description

In multiple functions of TaskFragmentOrganizerController.java, there is a possible activity token leak 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.

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