CVE-2025-48591 Missing authorization in Android

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android allows local attackers to read files from other users without user interaction or additional privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-48591?

CVE-2025-48591 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to read files from another user due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48591?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48591?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2025-48591 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48591 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-305710469, ASB-A-305710469, GHSA-wq2r-vx5g-9wm4.

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