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CVE-2025-48640 Google CVE debrief

A vulnerability exists in Google Android, specifically in multiple locations where a missing permission check allows for 3rd party passkey entry pairing approval. This issue enables remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. The vulnerability is caused by a missing permission check, which allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges. The affected product is Google Android 17.0.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
HIGH 8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-09-30
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-09-30

Who should care

System administrators and users of Google Android 17.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions. The vulnerability allows for remote escalation of privilege, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information. Affected users should apply the latest security patches from Google and review access controls for Android devices.

Technical summary

The vulnerability, CVE-2025-48640, is caused by a missing permission check in multiple locations, allowing for 3rd party passkey entry pairing approval. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not required for exploitation. The affected product is Google Android 17.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8 and a severity of HIGH.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest security patches from Google.
  • Review and update access controls for Android devices.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity related to passkey entry pairing.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:14.040Z and was last modified on 2026-06-18T04:16:24.970Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the NVD entry and the CVE record. The vulnerability affects Google Android 17.0. There is no additional information available about the vulnerability at this time.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-48640 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-48640

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2025-48640 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48640

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.