CVE-2025-48572
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Publication date: 2025-12-08

Last updated on: 2025-12-09

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

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.
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Published
2025-12-08
Last Modified
2025-12-09
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-12-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-48572
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
android android_framework 14
android android_framework 13
android android_framework 15
android android_framework 16
google android 13.0
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-306 The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a permissions bypass that allows launching activities from the background in multiple locations. It enables a local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to escalate their privileges locally without needing extra permissions or user interaction, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or access on the affected device.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the security patch level 2025-12-05 or later as provided in the December 2025 Android Security Bulletin. This patch addresses CVE-2025-48572 by updating the Android Framework to prevent privilege escalation through improved permission handling in media button event broadcasts. [1]

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