CVE-2025-48536
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
In grantAllowlistedPackagePermissions of SettingsSliceProvider.java, there is a possible way for a third party app to modify secure settings due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 16 | affected | |
| Android | 15 | affected | |
| Android | 14 | affected | |
| Android | 13 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Elevation of privilege
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/586f8dedd8e0e8a7ca5577cd1f06891f7e84e1e1
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01
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