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CVE-2025-48643 Google CVE debrief

A high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2025-48643, exists in multiple locations due to improper input validation, potentially allowing local escalation of privilege without additional execution privileges. User interaction is not required for exploitation. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and is considered HIGH severity. The vulnerability was published on 2026-06-17T13:19:14.140Z and last modified on 2026-06-18T04:16:26.000Z. Google is the affected vendor. To address this issue, users should update to the latest Android version and follow recommended security practices.

Vendor
Google
Product
Android
CVSS
HIGH 7.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-17
Original CVE updated
2026-06-18
Advisory published
2026-06-17
Advisory updated
2026-06-18

Who should care

Android users and administrators, security teams, and IT professionals responsible for managing and securing Android devices should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.

Technical summary

The vulnerability CVE-2025-48643 is caused by improper input validation in multiple locations, which could lead to local escalation of privilege. The CVSS vector for this vulnerability is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a high severity. The weakness associated with this vulnerability is CWE-20.

Defensive priority

high

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update to the latest Android version
  • Follow recommended security practices
  • Monitor device activity for suspicious behavior
  • Implement additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication
  • Regularly review and update security configurations
  • Consider implementing a mobile device management (MDM) solution
  • Educate users on safe mobile device usage practices

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database. The vulnerability details are sourced from official vulnerability databases and vendor advisories.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2025-48643 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-48643

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

  • CVE-2025-48643 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48643

    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.