CVE-2025-48635: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 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:NExploitation 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GoogleAndroid | Affected
| 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.