Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2025-48618
In processLaunchBrowser of CommandParamsFactory.java, there is a possible browser interaction from the lockscreen due to improper locking. This could lead to physical 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 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (3.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 4th percentile — 3.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/opt/telephony/+/fee68bcdcf029e8f40… (Product, Patch)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48618?
- CVE-2025-48618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Locking. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48618?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.