CVE-2025-48636 — HIGH (8.4)

Vulnerability Description

In openFile of BugreportContentProvider.java, there is a possible way to read and write unauthorized files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

CVSS Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	16.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/wear/2026/2026-03-01

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-48636?

CVE-2025-48636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). In openFile of BugreportContentProvider.java, there is a possible way to read and write unauthorized files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no addit...

How severe is CVE-2025-48636?

CVE-2025-48636 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-48636?

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