Android: DevicePolicyManager Device Owner Escalation (CVE-2025-48633)
CVE-2025-48633 Published on December 8, 2025
In hasAccountsOnAnyUser of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible way to add a Device Owner after provisioning 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.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Android Framework Information Disclosure Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for information disclosure.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by December 23, 2025: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-48633 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-48633
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Affected Versions
Google Android:- Version 16 is affected.
- Version 15 is affected.
- Version 14 is affected.
- Version 13 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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