Audio Recording Vulnerability in Android Framework by Google
CVE-2025-48549

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-48549?

This vulnerability allows malicious apps to record audio in the background without proper permission checks. It exposes users to potential exploitation as no user interaction is required for an attacker to exploit this flaw. The issue manifests across multiple locations within the Android framework, enabling escalation of privileges that could compromise user privacy.

Affected Version(s)

Android 15

Android 14

Android 13

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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