CVE-2025-48598: android — Fix

Description

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to alter the primary user's face unlock settings due to a confused deputy. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-610 CWE-610

CWE-441 CWE-441

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/83447688f8e3e8f009f1e7d275a14ea00ee7953a https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48598? +

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to alter the primary user's face unlock settings due to a confused deputy. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-48598? +

CVE-2025-48598 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-48598? +

CVE-2025-48598 affects products from google, specifically: android. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-48598? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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