CVE-2025-48536 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability 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 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-441

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/586f8dedd8e0eProductPatch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48536?

CVE-2025-48536 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 escalati...

How severe is CVE-2025-48536?

CVE-2025-48536 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48536?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.