Auth bypass in Google Android
CVE-2025-48599
In multiple functions of WifiScanModeActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass a device config restriction due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges n…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.001 (0.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 14.0, 13, 13.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@android.com (Product, Patch)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48599?
- CVE-2025-48599 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48599?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.