Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2 KeyguardViewMediator.java information disclosure
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. This affects an unknown part of the file KeyguardViewMediator.java. This manipulation causes information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-48616. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android 14/15/16/16-qpr2. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the file KeyguardViewMediator.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
In multiple functions of KeyguardViewMediator.java , there is a possible way to bypass lockdown mode with screen pinning due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-48616 since 05/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/03/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1772). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Affected
- Google Android
Product
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Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.google.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3
VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
ADP CISA Base Score: 3.3
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Information disclosureCWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
05/22/2025 CVE reserved06/02/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/02/2026 VulDB entry created
06/03/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: google.comAdvisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-48616 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48616
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-367831
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1772 - Google Android: Mehrere Schwachstellen
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
Entry
Created: 06/02/2026 08:21Updated: 06/03/2026 00:40
Changes: 06/02/2026 08:21 (64), 06/03/2026 00:40 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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