What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-48577?

CVE-2025-48577 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2025-48577?

A race condition in Android's lock screen authentication (CVE-2025-48577) allows local attackers to bypass device lock screens without special privileges, potentially exposing all data on affected…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-48577?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Android devices in your environment and identify affected versions; notify device owners of the vulnerability and risk. Within 7 days: Implement mandatory screen lock timeouts (≤5 minutes) via MDM, disable biometric authentication as primary unlock method pending patch, and restrict sensitive app access on affected devices. Within 30 days: Monitor vendor for patch release; conduct forensic review of devices for signs of unauthorized access; coordinate patch deployment immediately upon availability through MDM.

Android CVE-2025-48577

HIGH

Race Condition (CWE-362)

2026-03-02 security@android.com

Privilege Escalation Google Race Condition Android

7.4

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 02, 2026 - 19:16 nvd

HIGH 7.4

DescriptionNVD

In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-362 (Race Condition). Affects the multiple component of Android. In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible lockscreen bypass due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.