CVE-2025-48606
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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.

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Published
2025-12-08
Last Modified
2025-12-08
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2025-12-08
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2025-48606
EUVD
EUVD-2025-201803

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google android 16.0

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CWE-NVD-CWE-noinfo

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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.

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