Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2025-48558
In multiple functions of BatteryService.java, there is a possible way to hijack implicit intent intended for system app due to Implicit intent hijacking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
EPSS: 0.001 (0.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/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 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48558?
- CVE-2025-48558 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under CWE-927. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-09-04.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48558?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-48558 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.