CVE WatchOct 7, 2026

CVE-2025-48588

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

CVSS

7.8

High

EPSS

0.1%

KEV

—

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: Dec 8, 2025 · Last modified: Oct 7, 2026

EPSS · 30d

0.1%EPSS · 30 days0.1%

2026-10-032026-10-30

Technical description

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.

Official references

android.googlesource.comhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/cabbb7da639520633ad318655d1b5fe1c685c78e
source.android.comhttps://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01

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