How severe is CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-43093 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-43093 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-11-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43093?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2024-43093 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43093 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40034. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-11-07).

When was CVE-2024-43093 published?

CVE-2024-43093 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43093

CVE-2024-43093 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-11-07). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-176.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2024-11-07)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40034
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2024-11-07)
Weakness: CWE-176
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43093?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-43093?: CVE-2024-43093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-43093 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2024-43093 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-11-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43093?: CVE-2024-43093 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43093?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2024-43093 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43093 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40034. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-11-07).
When was CVE-2024-43093 published?: CVE-2024-43093 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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