In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch activities from the background due to a permissions bypass.
Affects Google Android. Fixed in the 2025-12-05 security patch level, which Google's advisory says addresses all of these issues.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 2025-12-05
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
This vulnerability affects Android, the mobile operating system, and allows an app to start activities from the background by bypassing permission checks. Successful exploitation could let a locally installed app gain elevated privileges without user interaction.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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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.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CVE published
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Google Android
16, 15, 14, 13
References 2
android.googlesource.com
source.android.com
Questions about CVE-2025-48572
What does this mean?
A permissions bypass lets activities be launched from the background. This can lead to local escalation of privilege, and no additional execution privileges are needed.Source: source.android.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The available facts list no version ranges or specific setup conditions. The security patch level shown in the device's software information can be compared against 2025-12-05.Source: source.android.com
What should I do about it?
Install the 2025-12-05 security patch or a later one, which addresses all of these issues. No workaround is listed.Source: source.android.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2025-12-02, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data