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.

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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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (0.2th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 0th percentile — 0.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2025-48558: held from 0.001 to 0.001.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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.