CVE-2025-48645 Privilege escalation in Android

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges via improper input validation in DeviceAdminInfo, requiring no user interaction or additional privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2025-48645?

CVE-2025-48645 is a critical vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In loadDescription of DeviceAdminInfo.java, there is a possible persistent package due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48645?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48645?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2025-48645 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48645 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-443062265, ASB-A-443062265, GHSA-wgvx-953x-jx8w.

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