Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-43093?

Affected: Android (Google) versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, >= 15; platform/frameworks/base (android) versions >= 15-next:0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-43093 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 4, 2024.

Is CVE-2024-43093 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 28, 2024.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-43093?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-43093?

Fixed versions are available, including platform/frameworks/base 12:2025-03-01, platform/frameworks/base 12L:2025-03-01, platform/frameworks/base 13:2025-03-01.

How urgently should CVE-2024-43093 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2024-43093

HighExploitedPublic exploit

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.

Published Nov 13, 2024 · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · Also known as A-341680936, ASB-A-341680936

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2024-43093 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.3 v3.1) affecting Android (Google), platform/frameworks/base (android).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 4, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including platform/frameworks/base 12:2025-03-01, platform/frameworks/base 12L:2025-03-01, platform/frameworks/base 13:2025-03-01.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

0.7%

Higher than 52.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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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.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Nov 7, 2024	Nov 28, 2024	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Nov 4, 2024	Nov 28, 2024	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Nov 7, 2024	Nov 28, 2024	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Nov 7, 2024	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

7 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
AndroidGoogle	12.0, 12.1, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, >= 15	n/a
platform/frameworks/baseandroid	>= 15-next:0	15-next:2025-03-01

Patched Releases

platform/frameworks/base

12:2025-03-01, 12L:2025-03-01, 13:2025-03-01, 14:2025-03-01, 15-next:2025-03-01, 15:2025-03-01

Timeline

Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 4, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 7, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 7, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 7, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Nov 13, 2024
Last updated
Oct 14, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-176 Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding

References

5 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Android (Google) versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, >= 15; platform/frameworks/base (android) versions >= 15-next:0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 4, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Nov 28, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including platform/frameworks/base 12:2025-03-01, platform/frameworks/base 12L:2025-03-01, platform/frameworks/base 13:2025-03-01.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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