Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Android AccountManagerService
CVE-2025-48545

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48545?

The vulnerability allows an application to gain access to privileged APIs within the Android operating system due to a confused deputy scenario in the AccountManagerService. This means that an app could exploit this flaw to escalate its privileges without requiring additional execution rights. As a result, users need to be aware that local exploitation can occur without any direct interaction required, potentially compromising the security of sensitive data and functionality on affected devices.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 15

Android 14

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-48545 : Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Android AccountManagerService