CVE-2025-48588 | Vulnetix

CVE-2025-48588 PUBLISHED CVSS 7.8 HIGH

Reported by google_android · Published December 8, 2025

In startAlwaysOnVpn of Vpn.java, there is a possible way to disable always-on VPN due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

7.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	15, 14, 13
Google	Android	15, 14, 13

Timeline

Nov 3, 2025 CVE Published
Dec 8, 2025 CVE Updated
Dec 9, 2025 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (3 in total, the first dated here)
Jun 6, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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