CVE-2025-48617

Carrier Configuration Permissions Bypass Leading to Local Privilege Escalation on Android

Published Jun 17, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In overrideConfig of CarrierConfigLoader.java, there is a possible way to bypass UID check 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.

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Title Carrier Configuration Permissions Bypass Leading to Local Privilege Escalation on Android
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Title Permission Bypass in CarrierConfigLoader Allows Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-285
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Title Permission Bypass in CarrierConfigLoader Allows Local Privilege Escalation
Weaknesses CWE-285
CWE-862
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Google
Google android
Vendors & Products Google
Google android
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Description In overrideConfig of CarrierConfigLoader.java, there is a possible way to bypass UID check 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Jun 18, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
May 22, 2025, 6:12 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jun 17, 2026, 1:19 PM
Modified
Oct 7, 2026, 8:10 AM