CVE-2025-48594 Privilege escalation in Android
Local attackers can retain companion app privileges after disassociation due to improper input validation, requiring 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-2025-48594?
CVE-2025-48594 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In onUidImportance of DisassociationProcessor.java, there is a possible way to retain companion application privileges after disassociation due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48594?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48594?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-48594 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48594 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-427206637, ASB-A-427206637, GHSA-6mpj-6cjq-hh75.