Description
In markMediaAsFavorite of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way to bypass the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01
Scores
CVSS v3
7.3
EPSS
0.0008
EPSS Percentile
0.2%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-441
Status
published
Products (1)
google/android
16.0
Published
Sep 04, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026