CVE-2025-48621 — HIGH (7.3)

Vulnerability Description

In DefaultTransitionHandler.java, there is a possible way to enable a tapjacking attack due to a insecure default. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1188

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/6d1697c96c5cae5062f6PatchProduct
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/cc34c7b416b964c05aPatchProduct
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48621?

CVE-2025-48621 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). In DefaultTransitionHandler.java, there is a possible way to enable a tapjacking attack due to a insecure default. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privile...

How severe is CVE-2025-48621?

CVE-2025-48621 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48621?

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