CVE-2025-48606: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In preparePackage of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to appear hidden upon installation without a mechanism to uninstall it due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 16.0 only

Published 2025-12-08. Last modified 2026-10-07.