CVE-2025-48646: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege
Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 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:R/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 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-2025-48646 and apply updates promptly once released. Until patches are available, minimizing user interaction with untrusted applications or links can reduce exploitation risk. Employ mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce application whitelisting and restrict installation of unverified apps. Use security features such as Google Play Protect to detect potentially harmful apps. Developers should audit applications for improper use of ActivityStarter or similar APIs to avoid triggering this vulnerability. Security teams should educate users about phishing and social engineering tactics that could lead to exploitation. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of identifying suspicious local privilege escalation attempts on Android devices.
Description
In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible launch anywhere due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.