Potential App Permission Vulnerability in Android Framework by Google
CVE-2025-48639

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 December 2025

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.

Affected Version(s)

Android 16

Android 15

Android 14

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-48639 : Potential App Permission Vulnerability in Android Framework by Google