CVE-2025-48536

HIGH EPSS 0.1%
Published Dec 8, 20256mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Dec 8, 2025 6mo ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

In grantAllowlistedPackagePermissions of SettingsSliceProvider.java, there is a possible way for a third party app to modify secure settings due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
0.1% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-441

Affected Products 4

VendorProductVersionRange
googleandroid13.0any
googleandroid14.0any
googleandroid15.0any
googleandroid16.0any

References 2

  • android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/586f8dedd8e0e8a7ca5577cd1f06891f7e84e1e1
    PatchProduct
  • source.android.com https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

  • android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/586f8dedd8e0e8a7ca5577cd1f06891f7e84e1e1
    PatchProduct