CVE-2025-48578
Permission Bypass in MediaProvider.java Causes Local Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-03-02
Last updated on: 2026-03-06
Assigner: Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Description
Description
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
| Probability: | |
| Percentile: |
Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 14.0 | |
| android | 15.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
Attack-Flow Graph
AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in multiple functions of the MediaProvider.java file where a missing permission check allows bypassing the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission.
Because of this, an attacker can escalate their privileges locally without needing any additional execution privileges.
However, exploitation requires user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with limited permissions could gain higher privileges on the affected device.
Since it bypasses the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission, an attacker might be able to write to external storage without proper authorization.
This could potentially allow unauthorized modification or addition of files on the device.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
I don't know
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
I don't know