CVE-2025-48578

HIGH

7.8

Description

In multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way to bypass the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score7.8

SeverityHIGH

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionREQUIRED

Published3/2/2026

Last Modified3/6/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

google:android

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01(security@android.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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