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CVE-2026-28588

HighCVSS 8.4
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In shouldBlockDirectoryFromTree of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible way to access protected data 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.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker could gain access to protected data on the device, potentially compromising information confidentiality and leading to privilege escalation.

Recommendation

Update Android to a version containing the fix for CVE-2026-28588. Consider restricting external storage access for low-trust applications.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In shouldBlockDirectoryFromTree of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible way to access protected data 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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS