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.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Local

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction Required

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

No EPSS score available.

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact total

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References
Link Providers
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01 cve-icon cve-icon
History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
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'}

ssvc

{'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.
References
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

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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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