Vulnerability record

CVE-2025-48633

Android Framework Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ElevatedExploitation confirmedCISA KEV

What should I do?

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Framework, fix it now.

CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Dec 23, 2025.

Patch status

Official fix available since Sep 30, 2026

Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.

Basis: NVD patch reference

Patch or advisory on android.googlesource.com (opens in a new tab)

Description

In hasAccountsOnAnyUser of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible way to add a Device Owner after provisioning 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.

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.

Affected products

Products affected by this vulnerability, with versions and the source of each entry
Product	Vendor	Affected versions	Source
Android	Google	13.0; 14.0; 15.0; 16.0	NVD
Framework	Android	—	KEV

Sources: NVD = NIST National Vulnerability Database; KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Intelligence timeline

Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.

CVSS scoredUpdateKEVSep 30, 2026
CVE-2025-48633 scored CVSS 5.5: Android Framework, Android Framework Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Framework systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
Patch releasedUpdateKEVSep 30, 2026
Patch released for CVE-2025-48633: Android Framework, Android Framework Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Android Framework. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference

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References

source.android.com https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-12-01
nvd.nist.gov https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48633
android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/d00bcda9f42dcf272d329e9bf9298f32af732f93
source.android.com https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01
cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-48633