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.

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…

EPSS: 0.001 (2.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 15.0, 14.0, 13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1188 — Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Product, Patch)
security@android.com (Product, Patch)
security@android.com (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.