Google fixes Android vulnerabilities “under targeted exploitation” (CVE-2025-48633, CVE-2025-48572)

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December 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Actively Exploited

Overview

Google has addressed 51 vulnerabilities in Android, including two high-severity flaws (CVE-2025-48633 and CVE-2025-48572) that are potentially under targeted exploitation. Both vulnerabilities impact the Android Framework, which is essential for app development, and could allow malicious applications to access sensitive information.

Key Takeaways

Active Exploitation: This vulnerability is being actively exploited by attackers. Immediate action is recommended.
Affected Systems: Android Framework; potentially all devices running affected versions of Android.
Action Required: Patches have been released to address the vulnerabilities.
Timeline: Disclosed on December 2025

Original Article Summary

Google has shipped patches for 51 Android vulnerabilities, including two high-severity flaws (CVE-2025-48633, CVE-2025-48572) that “may be under limited, targeted exploitation”. According to the December Android security bulletin, both vulnerabilities affect the Android Framework, which is a collection of core software components, libraries, and APIs that developers use to build Android apps. Their exact nature has yet to be revealed, but the bulletin notes that CVE-2025-48633 can be exploited by Android applications to access sensitive … More → The post Google fixes Android vulnerabilities “under targeted exploitation” (CVE-2025-48633, CVE-2025-48572) appeared first on Help Net Security.

Impact

Android Framework; potentially all devices running affected versions of Android.

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited by attackers in real-world attacks. Organizations should prioritize patching or implementing workarounds immediately.

Timeline

Disclosed on December 2025

Remediation

Patches have been released to address the vulnerabilities. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest Android version as per the December Android security bulletin.

Additional Information

This threat intelligence is aggregated from trusted cybersecurity sources. For the most up-to-date information, technical details, and official vendor guidance, please refer to the original article linked below.

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