What is CVE-2025-48612?

CVE-2025-48612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.

How severe is CVE-2025-48612?

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

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2025-48612

In setDefaultKey of DefaultPaymentSettings.java, there is a possible way for an application to set the main user's default NFC payment setting due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no addit…

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.001 (0.8th 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 15.0, 14.0, 13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/aa744e8988f0e7b77a71…
source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01
security@android.com

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-48612?: CVE-2025-48612 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-08.
How severe is CVE-2025-48612?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.