Privilege escalation in Google Android
CVE-2025-48645
In loadDescription of DeviceAdminInfo.java, there is a possible persistent package 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: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.002 (9.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
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-2025-48645?
- CVE-2025-48645 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48645?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.