Android Zero-Click RCE (CVE-2025-48593) in System Component Requires Immediate Patch for Versions 13-16

Google’s November 2025 Android Security Bulletin has addressed multiple vulnerabilities across the platform, including a critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw in the System component that requires “no additional execution privileges” and “no user interaction” to exploit.

According to Google, “The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in the System component that could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.” This vulnerability—tracked as CVE-2025-48593—affects Android versions 13 through 16, and could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code if exploited successfully.

While Google has not yet disclosed technical details about the RCE flaw, the company emphasized that the severity rating is based on its potential impact if platform and service mitigations are bypassed.

Alongside CVE-2025-48593, the bulletin lists CVE-2025-48581, an Elevation of Privilege (EoP) issue also in the System component, rated High and affecting Android 16. Elevation of privilege vulnerabilities can allow attackers to gain higher access permissions within the device, potentially enabling data theft or further exploitation.

The bulletin corresponds to the 2025-11-01 security patch level, meaning that devices updated to this level are protected against all vulnerabilities disclosed this month.

As always, users are encouraged to apply the November 2025 update as soon as it becomes available for their device. Manufacturers such as Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and others typically integrate these patches into their monthly OTA updates. Delaying patch installation could leave devices exposed to remote exploitation risks.

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