What is CVE-2025-48606?

CVE-2025-48606 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.

How severe is CVE-2025-48606?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2025-48606

In preparePackage of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to appear hidden upon installation without a mechanism to uninstall it due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege wi…

EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th 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 16-qpr2, 16.0

References

security@android.com (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-48606?: CVE-2025-48606 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.
How severe is CVE-2025-48606?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.