Local Privilege Escalation in WifiScanModeActivity by Android
CVE-2025-48599

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-48599?

A potential local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the WifiScanModeActivity component of the Android Settings app. Due to a missing permission check in multiple functions, this flaw may allow attackers to bypass device config restrictions effortlessly. Notably, exploitation does not require any execution privileges and does not necessitate user interaction, making it a significant concern for device security. Addressing this vulnerability is essential to maintain the integrity and security of Android devices.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 14

Android 13

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/S...
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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