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7.8

Google Android Base framework may let apps bypass MDM rules

CVE-2025-48652 · published 5 months ago
Summary

The core Android system code used by Google devices contains a mistake that could let a malicious app ignore Mobile Device Management policies. This could give the app higher privileges on the device without the user noticing. Apply the latest system update from Google as soon as it is available to fix the issue.

What to do
  • Update google platform/frameworks/base to version 17-next:2026-06-01.
  • Update google platform/frameworks/base to version 15:2026-06-01.
  • Update google platform/frameworks/base to version 16:2026-06-01.
  • Update google platform/frameworks/base to version 16-qpr2:2026-06-01.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Android google platform/frameworks/base >= 17-next:0, < 17-next:2026-06-01
>= 15:0, < 15:2026-06-01
>= 16:0, < 16:2026-06-01
>= 16-qpr2:0, < 16-qpr2:2026-06-01
Fix: upgrade to 17-next:2026-06-01
– google android 15.0
16.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In performPreInstallChecks of InstallRepository.kt, there is a possible way to bypass MDM policy due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additiona...
In performPreInstallChecks of InstallRepository.kt, there is a possible way to bypass MDM policy 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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-693Protection Mechanism Failure
Timeline
Published1 Jun 2026
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen1 Jun 2026
Sources
ASB-A-452042097 · OSV
CVE-2025-48652 · NVD
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