CVE-2025-48547: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2025
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Updated

In multiple locations, there is a possible one-time permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android
android/platform/packages/modules/permission>=16-next:0<16-next:2025-09-01
16-next:2025-09-01
android/platform/packages/modules/permission>=15:0<15:2025-09-01
15:2025-09-01
android/platform/packages/modules/permission>=16:0<16:2025-09-01
16:2025-09-01
android/platform/packages/modules/permission>=13:0<13:2025-09-01
13:2025-09-01
android/platform/packages/modules/permission>=14:0<14:2025-09-01
14:2025-09-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/Permission to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16-next:2025-09-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/Permission to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15:2025-09-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/Permission to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16:2025-09-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/Permission to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2025-09-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/packages/modules/Permission to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2025-09-01

Event History

Sep 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 2, 2025
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48547?

CVE-2025-48547 has a medium severity rating as it allows local escalation of privilege due to a logic error.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48547?

To fix CVE-2025-48547, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-48547?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-48547 include unauthorized access to sensitive user data and system resources by exploiting the permission bypass.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-48547?

CVE-2025-48547 affects devices running specific versions of Google Android where the vulnerability exists.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-48547?

Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-48547.

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