RCE in Google Android
CVE-2025-48621
In DefaultTransitionHandler.java, there is a possible way to enable a tapjacking attack due to a insecure default. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (2.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 2nd percentile — 2.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: -0.000
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/cc34c7b416b964c05a42ae3e9… (Product, Patch)
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/6d1697c96c5cae5062f6aea58cf… (Product, Patch)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48621?
- CVE-2025-48621 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-12-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48621?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-48621 known to be exploited?
- 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.