CVE-2024-43093
KEVAndroid Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
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.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedNov 13, 2024
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVNov 7, 2024
Remediation dueNov 28, 2024
References
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf993581f4598c22482d87cba10Patch
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01Vendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-43093Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 698 days
- CVSS
- 7.3 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 0.71% · top 47% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-176
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.