Potential App Permission Vulnerability in Android Framework by Google

CVE-2025-48639

What is CVE-2025-48639?

A vulnerability in the Android Framework allows for potential permission escalation via a tapjacking or overlay attack. This issue resides in DefaultTransitionHandler.java and can enable malicious applications to obtain permissions unknowingly granted by the user, requiring interaction for exploitation. As a result, users could inadvertently elevate privileges without realizing the consequences, posing a significant risk to device security.

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