Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2025-48548
In multiple functions of AppOpsControllerImpl.java, there is a possible way to record audio without displaying the privacy indicator due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Race Condition
EPSS: 0.001 (0.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch)
- security@android.com (Patch)
- security@android.com (Patch)
- security@android.com (Patch)
- security@android.com (Patch)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48548?
- CVE-2025-48548 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization (Race Condition). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-09-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48548?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-48548 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.