Actively exploited · Published Dec 8, 2025 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2025-48572
High 7.8 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity missing authentication in Android from Google. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on December 2, 2025). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 18% of all known vulnerabilities). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Dec 23, 2025.
Official description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch activities from the background due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-306 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H