High · published December 8, 2025
⚡ A crafty third-party app could pull a fast one in your settings! With CVE-2025-48536, they can modify secure settings without breaking a sweat! 🔥 This is like a clever impersonator sneaking into a hotel and changing the guest list without anyone noticing — they don’t need any special badge or key, just the right trick! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges locally, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over sensitive settings. Imagine the chaos if someone could just waltz in and change the rules without you ever knowing!
This is like a clever impersonator sneaking into a hotel and changing the guest list without anyone noticing — they don’t need any special badge or key, just the right trick! In the SettingsSliceProvider.java, the function grantAllowlistedPackagePermissions inadvertently allows third-party apps to modify secure settings due to a confused deputy issue, requiring no user interaction or additional privileges for exploitation.
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges locally, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over sensitive settings. Imagine the chaos if someone could just waltz in and change the rules without you ever knowing! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure your application is updated to the latest version where this issue is patched. Review and restrict permission allocations to mitigate the risk of third-party apps gaining unauthorized access. Consider auditing your app’s permissions regularly! You've got this! By following these steps, you can tighten your security and keep your app safe. 🛡️
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| google/android | all versions | — |
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