CVE-2025-48567 Path traversal in Android
Attackers can bypass file path filters via incorrect unicode normalization to achieve local privilege escalation on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-48567?
CVE-2025-48567 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In multiple locations, there is a possible bypass of a file path filter designed to prevent access to sensitive directories due to incorrect unicode normalization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48567?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48567?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2025-48567 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48567 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-377888957, ASB-A-377888957, GHSA-j9x2-6wwj-w3x6.