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CVE-2025-48646: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
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:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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
  • 14 – 16-qpr2
4 affected builds
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.

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