CVE-2025-48578

EUVD-2025-208202
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.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
7.8 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: Unknown
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
googleandroid
14.0
googleandroid
15.0
googleandroid
16.0
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01