Improper input validation in Google Android
CVE-2025-48566
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
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 (2.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 2nd percentile — 2.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 14.0, 15.0, 17
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/28579dff4305f764302d85f9550… (Product, Patch)
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/0f3e248787d88154c8592f6e055… (Product, Patch)
- android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/IntentResolver/+/4e6cf5285d0… (Product, Patch)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 (Vendor Advisory)
- source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48566?
- CVE-2025-48566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48566?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.