CVE-2025-48572 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/e707f6600330691f9c67Product
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48572?

CVE-2025-48572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 privi...

How severe is CVE-2025-48572?

CVE-2025-48572 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-2025-48572?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.