Findings

CVE-2025-48646

In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible launch anywhere due to a confused deputy.

Published Mar 2, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · google android

In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible launch anywhere due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

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Timeline

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  1. Mar 2, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible launch anywhere due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible launch anywhere due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Affected

  • cpe google/android14.0
  • cpe google/android15.0
  • cpe google/android16.0

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2025-48646

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2025-48646

    In executeRequest of ActivityStarter.java, there is a possible launch anywhere due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

    nvd.nist.gov

References