CVE-2020-0480 Missing authorization in Android

What is CVE-2020-0480?

CVE-2020-0480 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In callUnchecked of DocumentsProvider.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege allowing a caller to copy, move, or delete files accessible to DocumentsProvider with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-157320716

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0480?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0480?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0480 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-0480 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0480 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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• CVE-2023-35674 Android Framework Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.8
• CVE-2025-48595 Android Framework Integer Overflow Exploited High 8.4
• CVE-2024-32896 Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Exploited High 8.1

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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