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CVE-2025-48639: Google Android · Elevation of Privilege

Affects Google AndroidSource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.3High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 8 Dec 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Google AndroidAffected
  • 13 – 16
4 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until official patches are released, organizations should implement specific mitigations to reduce risk from CVE-2025-48639. These include: 1) Educating users about the risks of tapjacking and overlay attacks, emphasizing caution when granting app permissions and interacting with unexpected UI prompts. 2) Restricting installation of apps from untrusted sources to minimize exposure to malicious apps capable of overlay attacks. 3) Employing mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce stricter permission controls and monitor app behavior for suspicious activity. 4) Disabling or limiting overlay permissions for apps where possible, especially for non-essential or untrusted applications. 5) Encouraging users to keep devices updated and to install security updates promptly once patches become available. 6) Utilizing Android security features such as Google Play Protect and runtime permission monitoring to detect and block malicious behavior. 7) For high-security environments, consider restricting device usage to vetted applications and employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools tailored for mobile platforms. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on user behavior, app control, and proactive monitoring specific to the nature of this vulnerability.

Description

In DefaultTransitionHandler.java, there is a possible way to unknowingly grant permissions to an app due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

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