CVE-2025-48626 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch an application from the background due to a precondition check failure. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/9fb37191609f7cb7b237PatchProduct
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Launcher3/+/7628af9bf77fPatchProduct
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48626?

CVE-2025-48626 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch an application from the background due to a precondition check failure. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional ex...

How severe is CVE-2025-48626?

CVE-2025-48626 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48626?

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