Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-48572 is a high-severity Android flaw that can let a local app bypass permissions and start activities from the background. Google lists Android 13, 14, 15, and 16 as affected. Exploitation requires local access through an app context but does not require user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority mobile patching issue, especially for managed Android fleets handling sensitive data. The business risk is privilege escalation from a local app, not remote internet compromise. Focus on patch coverage, OEM lag, and controls that reduce untrusted app installation.
Technical view
The CVE describes a permissions bypass in multiple Android locations, classified as CWE-306. Impact is local escalation of privilege with CVSS 3.1 score 7.8: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Google references an Android framework change and the 2025-12-01 Android Security Bulletin.
Likely exposure
Organizations with Android 13 through 16 devices may be exposed until devices receive the relevant Android security bulletin fixes from Google or OEMs. Exposure depends on device model, vendor update availability, and installed security patch level.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation. The bundled CISA KEV signal is false. The issue is locally exploitable, requires low privileges, and needs no user interaction, which increases concern for malicious apps already present on a device.
Researcher notes
Public details are limited. The official description cites multiple locations and a permission bypass allowing background activity launches. Review the linked Android framework commit and bulletin for patch context. Do not assume exploitation or broader product impact beyond Android 13 through 16 from the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Android 2025-12-01 security update when available for affected devices.
- Prioritize managed Android 13, 14, 15, and 16 devices.
- Check OEM advisories for device-specific patch availability and timing.
- Restrict installation of untrusted apps through mobile device management controls.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android device versions across the fleet.
- Verify each device security patch level includes the relevant December 2025 Android fixes.
- Confirm OEM build notes reference the December 2025 Android Security Bulletin.
- Monitor CISA KEV and vendor advisories for exploitation status changes.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/e707f6600330691f9c67dc023c09f4cd2fc59192CVE reference
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01CVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48572CVE reference · government-resource
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
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