Actively exploited in the wild
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Android - Framework · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2025-12-02. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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.
CVE-2025-48572
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
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 needed for exploitation.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can escalate privileges locally without user interaction, potentially enabling unauthorized actions and access to protected system resources.
Recommendation
Install the system update containing the fix for CVE-2025-48572.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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 needed for exploitation.