CVE-2025-48649: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Jun 1, 2026
·Updated
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to reset user-selected permissions selections due to a permissions bypass. 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
Jun 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-48649?
CVE-2025-48649 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-48649?
To mitigate CVE-2025-48649, users should update their Google Android software to the latest version provided by the vendor.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-48649?
CVE-2025-48649 could allow local escalation of privilege, potentially enabling unauthorized access and control over user-selected permission settings.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-48649?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2025-48649.
5
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-48649?
CVE-2025-48649 affects multiple versions of Google Android.