CVE-2025-48626CWE-693

CVE-2025-48626

Critical · published December 8, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An overlooked precondition allows apps to launch from the background, creating a sneaky path for privilege escalation without user interaction! Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check into a room even if they don’t have a reservation — the front desk just skips the verification step. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users stroll into sensitive areas without proper checks, causing all sorts of mayhem. An attacker could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges remotely, potentially gaining access to sensitive user data or system functions. The implications are serious, as it opens the door for malicious activity without needing any user to lift a finger, making it an alarming threat.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check into a room even if they don’t have a reservation — the front desk just skips the verification step. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users stroll into sensitive areas without proper checks, causing all sorts of mayhem. CVE-2025-48626 stems from a precondition check failure in multiple locations, allowing background applications to launch unexpectedly, leading to unauthorized privilege escalation without additional execution privileges.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges remotely, potentially gaining access to sensitive user data or system functions. The implications are serious, as it opens the door for malicious activity without needing any user to lift a finger, making it an alarming threat. Immediate steps include applying the latest patches that address this vulnerability and reviewing application permission settings to enforce stricter access controls. Consider conducting a thorough audit of your system configurations and permissions to ensure no unauthorized access is possible. You've got this! By following these steps, you can solidify your defenses and keep the bad guys out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00377 · 30.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-693 · Protection Mechanism Failure
Published
2025-12-08T22:16Z
Affected products (4)
ProductVersionsFixed in
google/androidall versions—
google/androidall versions—
google/androidall versions—
google/androidall versions—
References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 DEC 16:57Z
    In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch an application from the background due to a precondition check failure
    cvelistv5