CVE-2025-48574: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 2, 2026
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Updated

In validateAddingWindowLw of DisplayPolicy.java, there is a possible way for an app to intercept drag-and-drop events due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0

Event History

Mar 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The vulnerability is locally exploitable and requires no privileges or user interaction. A malicious app could exploit the missing permission check to intercept drag-and-drop events and escalate privileges.

2

What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation could allow an app to intercept drag-and-drop events and achieve escalation of privilege. The supplied CVSS vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

3

How can I determine whether this issue applies to my Android environment?

The issue is identified in Google Android, specifically in validateAddingWindowLw of DisplayPolicy.java. Consult the referenced Android security bulletin for affected-product and remediation details.

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