MEDIUM Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) Vulnerability Alert

In checkWhetherCallingAppHasAccess of DownloadProvider.java, there is a possible bypass of user consent when opening files in shared storage due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Details

Severity Base Score CVE
MEDIUM 4 CVE-2025-26417

Exploitation

The vulnerability can be exploited locally without user interaction. An attacker can leverage the bypass of user consent to access files in shared storage, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.

Affected Products

  • DownloadProvider: A component that manages file downloads and access permissions, which is affected by the bypass of user consent.

Mitigation

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to implement stricter access controls and ensure that user consent is properly validated before allowing access to shared storage files.

References