Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2025-48598
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to alter the primary user's face unlock settings due to a confused deputy. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction…
EPSS: 0.001 (1.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.6 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 16, 16.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48598?
- CVE-2025-48598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere. CVSS score: 6.6/10. Published 2025-12-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48598?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.6 out of 10.