CVE-2025-48649
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Permissions Bypass in Android OS Leading to Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-03

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

Description
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.
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Meta Information
Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-03
Generated
2026-06-22
AI Q&A
2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-20
NVD
CVE-2025-48649
EUVD
EUVD-2025-210016
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
google android 16.0
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Exploitability
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CWE ID Description
CWE-693 The product does not use or incorrectly uses a protection mechanism that provides sufficient defense against directed attacks against the product.
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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker with local access to escalate their privileges on the affected system. This means they could gain higher-level permissions than intended, potentially compromising system security or accessing restricted data.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a permissions bypass in multiple locations that allows resetting user-selected permission settings. It can lead to a local escalation of privilege without requiring any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

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