Data Exposure Vulnerability in Android Framework by Google
CVE-2025-48561
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What is CVE-2025-48561?
CVE-2025-48561 is a data exposure vulnerability found within the Android Framework developed by Google. The vulnerability arises from potential side channel information leakage, allowing unauthorized access to data that is visually displayed on the screen. This can occur in multiple locations within the framework and does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction to be exploited. As Android is widely used across various devices, including smartphones and tablets, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations that rely on these devices for business operations, potentially leading to data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Potential Impact of CVE-2025-48561
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Local Information Disclosure: The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information displayed on the screen. Malicious actors could exploit this flaw to retrieve confidential data without needing to gain elevated privileges or user consent.
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Data Breach Risks: Organizations using Android devices may face severe privacy concerns and compliance issues if confidential data is exposed. This could include personal information, proprietary business data, or critical information that could undermine the security of the organization.
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Increased Attack Surface: The existence of this vulnerability expands the attack surface for threat actors. Even in the absence of known exploitations in the wild, the possibility of this vulnerability being discovered and abused by cybercriminals highlights the need for vigilant security practices to protect sensitive data on Android devices.
Affected Version(s)
Android 16
Android 15
Android 14
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
News Articles
New Pixnapping Android Flaw Lets Rogue Apps Steal 2FA Codes Without Permissions
Pixnapping side-channel can steal 2FA codes pixel-by-pixel on Android 13β16; CVE-2025-48561 patched Sept 2025 but workaround exists.
3 weeks ago
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
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Vulnerability started trending
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First article discovered by The Hacker News
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved