CVE-2024-43093
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Nov 7, 2024 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · google android
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.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Nov 7, 2024 · Catalog
Detected
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.
Nov 7, 2024 · CISA KEV
Known exploited
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Nov 28, 2024 · CISA KEV
Remediation due
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Jun 17, 2026 · Catalog
Updated
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.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date Nov 28, 2024
Affected
- cpe google/android12.0
- cpe google/android12.1
- cpe google/android13.0
- cpe google/android14.0
- cpe google/android15.0
- vendor Android Frameworkversion unspecified
Sources
- CISA KEVCVE-2024-43093
Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
cisa.gov - CVE.orgCVE-2024-43093
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSCVE-2024-43093
30-day exploitation probability 0.7%
first.org - NIST NVDCVE-2024-43093
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 privi
nvd.nist.gov