---
id: CVE-2025-48528
title: >-
  In multiple locations, there is a possible way to overlay biometrics due to a
  tapjacking/overlay attack
summary: >-
  In multiple locations, there is a possible way to overlay biometrics due to a
  tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege
  with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed
  for …
severity: medium
cvss: 4
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'
cvssSource: adp
vendor: Google
product: Android
affected:
  - Android 16
  - Android 15
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2025-09-06T03:55:48.430948Z'
published: '2025-09-04'
updated: '2026-11-03'
sourceUpdated: '2026-11-03T22:03:04.922Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-48528'
references:
  - url: >-
      https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/ca71b9a63c40ef3fa741c76a2835146283fbb69a
  - url: 'https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01'
tags:
  - cve.org
epss: 0.0009
epssPercentile: 0.0042
ingestedAt: '2026-11-05T20:33:06.563Z'
---

## Overview

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to overlay biometrics due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

## Affected

- `Android 16`
- `Android 15`

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.