CVE-2025-48582 Missing authorization in Android
Local attackers can delete media files without required permissions via intent redirect, leading to privilege escalation and data modification.
- 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-2025-48582?
CVE-2025-48582 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 locations, there is a possible way to delete media without the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission due to an intent redirect. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48582?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48582?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2025-48582 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48582 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-369105011, ASB-A-369105011, GHSA-734j-49w9-7rxv.