CVE-2025-48526
Google ChooserActivity Local Privilege Escalation
Description
In createMultiProfilePagerAdapter of ChooserActivity.java , there is a possible way for an app to launch the ChooserActivity in another profile due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 4, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 5, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Validate all inputs to ChooserActivity.
- Restrict profile launching capabilities.
- Apply security updates promptly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-48526.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/IntentResolver/+/923a5673ac9d4b366097a8912a04e40e85111ed4 | Product Patch |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-48526 is
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/IntentResolver/+/923a5673ac9d4b366097a8912a04e40e85111ed4 Types: Patch, Product Added Reference Type Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance): https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 05, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-266 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In createMultiProfilePagerAdapter of ChooserActivity.java , there is a possible way for an app to launch the ChooserActivity in another profile due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/IntentResolver/+/923a5673ac9d4b366097a8912a04e40e85111ed4 Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01