CVE-2024-43093In shouldHideDocument of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible bypass of a file path filter designed to prevent access to sensitive directories due to incorrect unicode normalization.
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CISA lists it as known exploited since Nov 7, 2024; federal agencies had to remediate by Nov 28, 2024. Treat that date as your deadline.
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In shouldHideDocument of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible bypass of a file path filter designed to prevent access to sensitive directories due to incorrect unicode normalization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
- CVSS
- 7.3 HIGH (v3.1, CISA ADP)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-176
- Known exploited
- Added to CISA KEV Nov 7, 2024; federal remediation due Nov 28, 2024Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- EPSS (exploitation in the next 30 days)
- 0.71% (percentile 53)
- Assigned by
- google_android
- NVD analysis
- Analyzed
- Record last updated
- Oct 21, 2025
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Oct 9, 2026
Affected products
Google Android google:android (from the name) | 15; 14; 13; 12L; 12 | CNA record |
google android google:android | 12.0; 12.1; 13.0; 14.0; 15.0 | NVD |
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf993581f4598c22482d87cba10patch
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-43093third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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