CVE-2025-48545 Privilege escalation in Android

High 7.1 Published Updated

A confused deputy flaw in Android's AccountManagerService allows local apps to access privileged APIs, leading to privilege escalation without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-48545?

CVE-2025-48545 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In isSystemUid of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to access privileged APIs due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local privilege escalation with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-441

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48545?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48545?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2025-48545 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48545 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-397438392, ASB-A-397438392, GHSA-rxxh-j336-v3c7.

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