CVE-2025-48597

Dec. 8, 2025, 7:44 p.m.

7.8
High

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Google
  • Android
  • 14.0, 15.0, 16.0

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-1021
Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with.

*CPE(s)

Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.

Type Vendor Product Version Update Edition Language Software Edition Target Software Target Hardware Other Information
o google android 14.0 / / / / / / /
o google android 15.0 / / / / / / /
o google android 16.0 / / / / / / /

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/68170bad52250399d2e4a1a8023a3e7aeda1887d
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01

Tags

security@android.com
CWE-1021
2025-12-08
CVE-2025-48597

CVSS Score

7.8 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 8, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 8, 2025, 7:44 p.m.

Status : Analyzed

CVE has had analysis completed and all data associations made.

More info

Source

security@android.com

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