CVE-2025-48608 Details
Description
In isValidMediaUri of SettingsProvider.java, there is a possible cross user media read due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
A cross-user media read vulnerability has been identified in the Android Settings Provider. This issue arises from a missing permission check in the 'isValidMediaUri' function of 'SettingsProvider.java', potentially allowing unauthorized access to media information across user profiles. The vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction for exploitation. This issue affects Android 16 QPR2 devices prior to the December 2025 security patch.
Users can update their devices to the December 2025 security patch to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 8, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-16-qpr2 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
| CWE-306 | Missing Authentication for Critical Function | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google android | 16.0 - |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 8, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Dec 8, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |