CVE Catalog

CVE-2025-48536

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.09%

0th percentile - higher than 0% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the grantAllowlistedPackagePermissions function 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.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized modification of secure settings, potentially leading to privilege escalation and system integrity compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system and restrict third-party app access to secure settings.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS