Permissions Bypass in CertInstaller of Android Affected by Vulnerability
CVE-2025-48575

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-48575?

The CertInstaller component of Android contains a vulnerability where improper handling of permissions allows an attacker to install certificates without the required authorization, leading to local privilege escalation. This exploit does not necessitate user interaction, making it particularly dangerous as it can be executed silently. Users and administrators are encouraged to update to the latest Android security patch to mitigate these risks.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 15

Android 14

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/C...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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