CVE-2024-43093
HIGHCISA KEVDescription
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 to fix
Actively exploited, no published fix found yet
CISA required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal remediation due: 2024-11-28
Mitigation guidance may be in the linked vendor advisories in the References section below.
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CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Moderate risk: more likely to be exploited than 50% of all known CVEs.
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2024-11-28
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-176 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-48618 | Medium | 6.5 | 3.2% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-24691 | Critical | 9.6 | 1.7% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-39213 | Critical | 9.6 | 1.4% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-47611 | Unscored | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| CVE-2006-10002 | Medium | 7.5 | 0.6% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2026-4114 | Medium | 6.6 | 0.6% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2024-43093?
No published fix for CVE-2024-43093 has been found yet. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list; federal agencies must remediate by 2024-11-28. Apply the vendor's mitigations per CISA's guidance.
Is CVE-2024-43093 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-43093 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2024-11-28. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2024-43093?
CVE-2024-43093 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.3, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
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