CVE-2025-48538 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In setApplicationHiddenSettingAsUser of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible way to hide a system critical package due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48538?

CVE-2025-48538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In setApplicationHiddenSettingAsUser of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible way to hide a system critical package due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of servi...

How severe is CVE-2025-48538?

CVE-2025-48538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48538?

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