Path Traversal in Google Android
CVE-2025-48567
In multiple locations, there is a possible bypass of a file path filter designed to prevent access to sensitive directories due to incorrect unicode normalization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.001 (1.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 15
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48567?
- CVE-2025-48567 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48567?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.