Vulnerability · Published Dec 8, 2025 · Assigned by google_android

CVE-2025-48639

High 7.3

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Android from Google. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 1% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.3High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 99.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

In DefaultTransitionHandler.java, there is a possible way to unknowingly grant permissions to an app due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Google Android 16151413

Weakness: CWE-1021 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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