CVE-2025-48633

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.

In the wild

CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-05-22 18:12 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2025-12-02 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
3. 2025-12-08 17:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
4. 2025-12-23 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
5. 2026-10-07 20:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-12-08 17:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-07 20:10 UTC

Added to CISA KEV

2025-12-02

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

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

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None