Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-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 pri…
EPSS: 0.007 (49.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 12, 15.0, 14.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch)
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-43093?
- CVE-2024-43093 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under CWE-176. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-11-13.
- How severe is CVE-2024-43093?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-43093 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2024-43093 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-11-07), indicating it is being actively exploited. 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.