CVE-2025-48579

High

Description

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.4

Exploit probability—

Product

Google Android

PublishedMar 2, 2026

First seenMar 2, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-441CWE-441

How to fix

Vendor advisories

source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
google android	14.0, 15.0, 16.0	—

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