KEV · Actively exploited

CVE-2025-48572

CVE-2025-48572 is actively exploited (CISA KEV catalog) : high severity (CVSS 7.8), 0 tracked apps concerned, none still exposed on their current version.

Severity (CVSS): 7.8
Exploitation: Confirmed
Tracked apps: 0
Still exposed: 0

Published on 2025-12-08

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.

Attack vector : Local No user interaction

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

EPSS 0.25% predictive model; CISA confirms active exploitation percentile 16.8%

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-12-02
Remediation deadline: 2025-12-23
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Ransomware: Unknown (not documented by CISA)

OS versions that fix this CVE

This CVE is resolved by the following OS security releases. Update the OS to at least the listed version.

Android Fixed in 13, 14, 15, 16 December 2025 patch level

View on NVD ↗ CISA KEV catalog ↗ Advisory · source.android.com

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