CVE-2025-48636
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Path Traversal in BugreportContentProvider.java Enables 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 openFile of BugreportContentProvider.java, there is a possible way to read and write unauthorized files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Published
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-06
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-48636
EUVD
EUVD-2025-208215
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Vendor Product Version / Range
google android 16.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the openFile method of BugreportContentProvider.java, where a path traversal error allows unauthorized reading and writing of files.

Because of this flaw, an attacker can access files they should not be able to, potentially modifying or reading sensitive data.

Exploitation does not require any user interaction or additional execution privileges.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to local escalation of privilege, meaning an attacker with limited access could gain higher privileges on the affected system.

Unauthorized reading and writing of files could compromise sensitive information or system integrity.

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