CVE-2025-48536

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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/586f8dedd8e0e8a7ca5577cd1f06891f7e84e1e1	Patch Product
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:16.0:-::::::

History

30 Sep 2026, 16:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) En grantAllowlistedPackagePermissions de SettingsSliceProvider.java, existe una posible forma para que una aplicación de terceros modifique configuraciones seguras debido a un delegado confundido. Esto podría llevar a una escalada local de privilegios sin necesidad de privilegios de ejecución adicionales. No se necesita interacción del usuario para la explotación.

Information

Published : 2025-12-08 17:16

Updated : 2026-10-07 20:10

NVD link : CVE-2025-48536

Mitre link : CVE-2025-48536

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-48536

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-441

Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')

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