Description
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to delete media without the MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission due to an intent redirect. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected products
google: android
References1
- source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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8.4
HIGH
Score source: NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 2 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-59
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