CVE-2025-48634
Received Received - Intake
Permission Bypass in Android WindowManagerService Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-02

Last updated on: 2026-03-06

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

Description
In relayoutWindow of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible tapjack attack 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.
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Published
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-48634
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the relayoutWindow function of WindowManagerService.java. It is caused by a missing permission check, which allows a possible tapjacking attack. Tapjacking is a technique where an attacker tricks a user into tapping on something different from what the user perceives, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Because of the missing permission check, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability locally to escalate their privileges without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with limited access could gain higher privileges on the affected system.

Since no user interaction is needed for exploitation, the attacker can perform unauthorized actions without the user's knowledge or consent.

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