CVE-2025-48578
Received Received - Intake
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
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.
CVSS Scores
EPSS Scores
Probability:
Percentile:
Meta Information
Published
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-48578
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0
Helpful Resources
Exploitability
CWE
CWE Icon
KEV
KEV Icon
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 Quick Actions
Instant insights powered by AI
Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Compliance Impact

I don't know

Detection Guidance

I don't know

Mitigation Strategies

I don't know

Chat Assistant
Ask questions about this CVE
Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2025-48578. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.
0/70
EPSS Chart