# CVE-2024-43093: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

> CVE-2024-43093: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. CVSS 7.3 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2024-43093
Last updated: 2026-06-17T07:50:25Z

- Published: 2024-11-13 17:25 UTC · Updated: 2026-06-17 07:50 UTC · Assigner: google\_android
- CVSS: 7.3 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: High · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 0.71%, 53th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2024-11-07, federal due date 2024-11-28, ransomware use: Unknown

## Description

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.

## CISA required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

## Affected vendors and products

- Google: Android

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-43093)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43093)
- [https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf993581f4598c22482d87cba10](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf993581f4598c22482d87cba10)
- [https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01)

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Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2024-43093 · Markdown: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2024-43093.md · JSON: https://rewindex.com/api/v1/cves/CVE-2024-43093 · Data licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) · Generated 2026-10-26T02:15:38.023Z