Is CVE-2024-43093 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-43093 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-23.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 has a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2024-43093?

Patch guidance is available from google security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-43093.

Fix CVE-2024-43093 - HIGH google android

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2024-43093?

5 products: google android, google android, google android, google android, google android.

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-176

Metadata

Primary Vendor: GOOGLE
Published: 11/13/2024
Last Modified: 10/23/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

google : androidgoogle : androidgoogle : androidgoogle : androidgoogle : android

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD