CVE-2025-48577 Race condition in Android
A race condition in Android's KeyguardViewMediator allows local attackers to bypass the lockscreen and escalate privileges without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-48577?
CVE-2025-48577 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48577?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48577?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-48577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-413380719, ASB-A-413380719, GHSA-xq6r-vj6w-ghh7.