CVE-2025-48639

Dec. 8, 2025, 8:15 p.m.

7.3
High

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Vendor Product Versions
Google
  • Android
  • 13.0, 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 13.0 / / / / / / /
o google android 14.0 / / / / / / /
o google android 15.0 / / / / / / /
o google android 16.0 / / / / / / /

CVSS Score

7.3 / 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:R/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, 8:15 p.m.

Status : Modified

CVE has been amended by a source (CVE Primary CNA or another CNA). Analysis data supplied by the NVD may be no longer be accurate due to these changes.

More info

Source

security@android.com

*Disclaimer: Some vulnerabilities do not have an associated CPE. To enhance the data, we use AI to infer CPEs based on CVE details. This is an automated process and might not always be accurate.