Android MediaProvider External Storage Write Permission Bypass Vulnerability Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been identified in the MediaProvider component of Android, where multiple functions may improperly handle external storage write permissions. This 'confused deputy' issue could enable local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or modification of system resources, allowing a user to gain elevated privileges on the device.

Added: Mar 2, 2026, 7:45 PM
Updated: Mar 2, 2026, 11:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
0.0
impact
0.6
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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