Bypass of User Consent in Android DownloadProvider by Google
CVE-2025-26417

4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-26417?

In the Android DownloadProvider, a vulnerability exists in the checkWhetherCallingAppHasAccess method that allows for a bypass of user consent when accessing files stored in shared storage. This vulnerability stems from a confused deputy scenario, enabling local information disclosure without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. This could potentially expose sensitive information to malicious actors.

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Affected Version(s)

Android 15

Android 14

Android 13

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/provid...
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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