CVE-2025-48614

4.6 MEDIUM 0.1% exploit odds Fix listed Auth & access OS & kernel

What it is

In rebootWipeUserData of RecoverySystem.java, there is a possible way to factory reset the device while in DSU mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to physical denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited with physical access without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2025-12-08 17:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-07 20:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2025-12-08 17:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-07 20:10 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Record status: Modified

Affected

Google Android 13.0
Google Android 14.0
Google Android 15.0
Google Android 16.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.6

Attack vector: Physical
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record