CVE-2025-48612: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In setDefaultKey of DefaultPaymentSettings.java, there is a possible way for an application to set the main user's default NFC payment setting due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from improper input validation in the setDefaultKey method of DefaultPaymentSettings.java. It allows a local application with limited privileges to change the default NFC payment setting of the main user, resulting in an elevation of privilege without needing user interaction or additional execution privileges. Affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges by changing the default NFC payment setting of the main user, potentially compromising sensitive payment configurations. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required, increasing the risk on affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict installation of untrusted applications and monitor for suspicious local activity related to NFC payment settings.
CVE-2025-48612: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In setDefaultKey of DefaultPaymentSettings.java, there is a possible way for an application to set the main user's default NFC payment setting due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Google Android arises from improper input validation in the setDefaultKey method of DefaultPaymentSettings.java. It allows a local application with limited privileges to change the default NFC payment setting of the main user, resulting in an elevation of privilege without needing user interaction or additional execution privileges. Affected Android versions include 14, 15, 16, and 16-qpr2. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory details are currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to escalate privileges by changing the default NFC payment setting of the main user, potentially compromising sensitive payment configurations. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required, increasing the risk on affected devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict installation of untrusted applications and monitor for suspicious local activity related to NFC payment settings.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- google_android
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-22T18:12:23.625Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6937058352c2eb5957f2f0df
Added to database: 12/08/2025, 17:06:11 UTC
Last enriched: 06/02/2026, 20:19:57 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 185
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