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.

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Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:15:00 +0000

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Weaknesses CWE-862
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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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.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-02T22:06:50.006Z

Reserved: 2025-05-22T18:11:49.136Z

Link: CVE-2025-48578

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-02T22:06:39.411Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-03-02T19:16:26.310

Modified: 2026-03-02T20:29:29.330

Link: CVE-2025-48578

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