CVE-2025-48597 Security feature bypass in Android
Attackers can bypass permission prompts via tapjacking to achieve local privilege escalation on Android devices.
- 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-2025-48597?
CVE-2025-48597 is a high-severity 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 trick a user into accepting a permission due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-1021
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48597?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48597?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-48597 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48597 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-436270922, ASB-A-436270922, GHSA-xhq2-rm43-2hrp.