CVE-2025-48575
Apache CertInstaller Java Permissions Bypass
Description
In multiple functions of CertInstaller.java, there is a possible way to install certificates due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 8, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 8, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Review and restrict certificate installation functions.
- Enforce proper authorization checks for certificate installation.
- Update or patch affected software components.
- Validate certificate installation permissions.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2025-48575 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-48575.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/CertInstaller/+/d688ebdbfd404df1e25654bfdf9e790ad9f0db3c | |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-48575 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-48575
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-862 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In multiple functions of CertInstaller.java, there is a possible way to install certificates due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/CertInstaller/+/d688ebdbfd404df1e25654bfdf9e790ad9f0db3c Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01