CVE-2025-48606
Unknown Unknown - Not Provided
BaseFortify

Publication date: 2025-12-08

Last updated on: 2025-12-08

Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)

Description
In preparePackage of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to appear hidden upon installation without a mechanism to uninstall it 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.
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
Probability:
Percentile:
Meta Information
Published
2025-12-08
Last Modified
2025-12-08
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-12-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-48606
EUVD
EUVD-2025-201803
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 16.0
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
CWE ID Description
CWE-NVD-CWE-noinfo
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Quick Actions
Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a logic error in the preparePackage method of InstallPackageHelper.java that allows an app to be installed in a way that it appears hidden and cannot be uninstalled. This happens without requiring any user interaction or additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an app could gain higher privileges on the device without needing extra permissions or user interaction, potentially compromising device security.

Chat Assistant
Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2025-48606. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70
EPSS Chart