Android
CVE-2026-0035
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessCraft malicious file request
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ExploitExploit logic error in createRequest
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ExecutionBypass file access restrictions
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ImpactGain read/write access to protected files
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, read limits
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Local access to device running vulnerable MediaProvider.java component with logic error in createRequest method. Attacker must be able to invoke MediaProvider APIs directly; no special Android permissions or configurations required beyond basic app installation. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.4 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
An Android MediaProvider logic error allows local applications to obtain unauthorized read and write access to arbitrary files, enabling privilege escalation without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. This vulnerability affects the createRequest function and permits apps to manipulate file access controls beyond their intended scope. No patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
In createRequest of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way for an app to gain read/write access to non-existing files due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. [CVSS 8.4 HIGH]
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Classified as CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read). Affects Android. In createRequest of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way for an app to gain read/write access to non-existing files due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
In createRequest of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way for an app to gain read/write access to non-existing files due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-0035 is a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in Android's MediaProvider that allows malicious applications to gain unauthorized read/write access to files. This affects all devices running vulnerable Android versions and could be exploited by installed apps to access sensitive user data or system files without user consent.
No vendor patch currently available. Interim mitigations: (1) Enforce application sandboxing and disable sideloading via MDM policies; (2) Restrict app installation to official app stores only; (3) Monitor MediaProvider access logs for suspicious activity; (4) Educate users not to grant unnecessary file access permissions to applications; (5) Implement device-level access controls to limit file permissions; (6) Consider restricting MediaProvider functionality if operationally feasible until patch is released.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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CVE.org
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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