CVE-2025-48628 Privilege escalation in Android
A confused deputy flaw in Android's PrintManagerService allows local attackers to leak cross-user images and escalate privileges without 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-2025-48628?
CVE-2025-48628 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 validateIconUserBoundary of PrintManagerService.java, there is a possible cross-user image leak due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-441
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48628?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48628?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-48628 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48628 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-376462130, ASB-A-376462130, GHSA-jj67-w8gj-6whm.