Background Activity Launch Vulnerability in Android Framework
CVE-2025-48627

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-48627?

A vulnerability exists in the ActivityTaskManagerService where a logic error permits the launching of an activity from the background. This flaw can lead to local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction, allowing potential attackers to exploit the system.

Affected Version(s)

Android 14

Android 13

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01

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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CVE-2025-48627 : Background Activity Launch Vulnerability in Android Framework