Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to alter the primary user's face unlock settings due to a confused deputy. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Patch, Product
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/83447688f8e3e8f009f1e7d275a14ea00ee7953a
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-12-01
Scores
CVSS v3
6.6
EPSS
0.0010
EPSS Percentile
1.0%
Attack Vector
PHYSICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-441
CWE-610
Status
published
Products (1)
google/android
16.0
Published
Dec 08, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026