Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
7.3
0.7%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Local
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Nov 13, 2024
- Modified
- Oct 21, 2025
- Added to KEV
- Nov 7, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Nov 28, 2024
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2024-43093, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2024-43093 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is 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 privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2024-43093?
CVE-2024-43093 has a CVSS base score of 7.3 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2024-43093 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2024-43093 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Nov 7, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-43093?
0.7% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 0.7% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (50% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43093?
CVE-2024-43093 is classified under CWE-176 (CWE-176 Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding).
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