CVE-2025-48544: SQL Injection

Published Sep 2, 2025
·
Updated

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to read files belonging to other apps due to SQL injection. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=16-qpr2-next:0<16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01
16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=15:0<15:2026-03-01
15:2026-03-01
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=16:0<16:2026-03-01
16:2026-03-01
android/platform/packages/providers/mediaprovider>=14:0<14:2026-03-01
14:2026-03-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16-qpr2-next:2026-03-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15:2026-03-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16:2026-03-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2026-03-01

Event History

Sep 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 1, 2026
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48544?

CVE-2025-48544 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for local escalation of privilege via SQL injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48544?

To fix CVE-2025-48544, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2025-48544?

CVE-2025-48544 affects multiple versions of Android, specifically those with vulnerable implementations of the MediaProvider.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-48544?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2025-48544 as it can occur automatically.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-48544?

CVE-2025-48544 is a SQL injection vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized file access and privilege escalation.

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