Vulnerability Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to record audio via a background app due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/37e7f808fad105da187b02Patch
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/8c09eb1034cb3b02a66f6cPatch
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/00344da68fce6ec4f7a1Patch
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/20e363e2225843ff3cc7Patch
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/acbd37d21c2feffb6d64Patch
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-48549?
CVE-2025-48549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In multiple locations, there is a possible way to record audio via a background app due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution pri...
How severe is CVE-2025-48549?
CVE-2025-48549 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.