Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2025-48572
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch activities from the background due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not n…
EPSS: 0.002 (42.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 16, 15, 14
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48572?
- CVE-2025-48572 is a vulnerability in Google Android. Published 2025-12-08.
- Is CVE-2025-48572 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2025-48572 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2025-12-02), indicating it is being actively exploited.