CVE-2025-48614 Missing authorization in Android
An attacker with physical access can factory reset an Android device in DSU mode due to a missing permission check, causing denial of service.
- 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-2025-48614?
CVE-2025-48614 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 rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48614?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48614?
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-2025-48614 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48614 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-430568718, ASB-A-430568718, GHSA-4g9j-m4c7-wxrh.