CVE-2025-48579 - Vulnerability Analysis

Overview

MediaProvider contains a local privilege escalation caused by confused deputy in multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, letting local attackers escalate privileges without additional execution rights, exploit requires no user interaction.

Severity & Score

Impact

Local attackers can escalate privileges without needing additional execution rights, potentially gaining unauthorized access.

Mitigation

Update to the latest version containing the fix.

References

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01

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TheHackerWire

@thehackerwire

Mar 3, 2026

🟠 CVE-2025-48579 - High (8.4) In multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible external storage write permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction i... 🔗 https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2025-48579/ #CVE #vulnerability #infosec #cybersecurity #security #Tenda #patchstack

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