CVE-2025-48579
In multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible external storage write permission bypass due to a confused deputy.
Published Mar 2, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · google android
In multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible external storage write permission bypass due to a confused deputy. 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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Mar 2, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
In multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible external storage write permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
In multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible external storage write permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected
- cpe google/android14.0
- cpe google/android15.0
- cpe google/android16.0
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2025-48579
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2025-48579
In multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible external storage write permission bypass due to a confused deputy. 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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