Improper input validation in Google Android
CVE-2025-48601
In multiple locations, there is a possible permanent denial of service due to improper input validation. 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 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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 over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48601?
- CVE-2025-48601 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2025-12-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48601?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.