CVE-2025-48577 Race condition in Android

High 7.4 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-413380719, ASB-A-413380719, GHSA-xq6r-vj6w-ghh7.

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