CVE-2025-48636
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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 16.0 |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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