VDB-322703 · CVE-2025-48558 · WID-SEC-2025-1944

Google Android 13/14/15/16 BatteryService.java implicit intent

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 13/14/15/16 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file BatteryService.java. The manipulation leads to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-48558. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 13/14/15/16. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the file BatteryService.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-927. The Android application uses an implicit intent for transmitting sensitive data to other applications. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In multiple functions of BatteryService.java, there is a possible way to hijack implicit intent intended for system app due to Implicit intent hijacking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at android.googlesource.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-48558 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/07/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1944). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

Google Android

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Implicit intent
CWE: CWE-927
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

05/22/2025 CVE reserved
09/04/2025 +105 days Advisory disclosed
09/04/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/07/2025 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: android.googlesource.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48558 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48558
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322703
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1944 - Android Patchday September 2025: Multiple Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 09/04/2025 22:07
Updated: 09/07/2025 16:48
Changes: 09/04/2025 22:07 (54), 09/06/2025 04:52 (1), 09/07/2025 16:48 (7)
Complete: 🔍
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