CVE-2025-48639: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.3. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In DefaultTransitionHandler.java, there is a possible way to unknowingly grant permissions to an app due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected products

• Google Android: version 13.0 only; version 14.0 only; version 15.0 only; version 16.0 only

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