CVE-2025-48605: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2026
·Updated
In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java, there is a possible lockscreen 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 not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Google Android=16.0-qpr2_beta_1
Google Android=16.0-qpr2_beta_2
Google Android=16.0-qpr2_beta_3
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 level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation is local. It does not require additional execution privileges or user interaction.
2
Which Android versions or device configurations are affected?
The available information identifies Google Android but does not specify affected versions, device models, or configurations.