CVE-2025-48649 Privilege escalation in Android
Local attackers can reset user permissions to escalate privileges on Android devices without user interaction.
- 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-2025-48649?
CVE-2025-48649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 1 Jun 2026. 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 reset user-selected permissions selections due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-48649?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48649?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2025-48649 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-48649 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-339109116, ASB-A-339109116, GHSA-rh6r-gg6r-2qxc.