CVE-2026-0024 Missing authorization in Android

Medium 4.0 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android's MediaProvider allows local attackers to reveal media location information without user interaction or elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-0024?

CVE-2026-0024 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In isRedactionNeededForOpenViaContentResolver of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way to reveal the location of media due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0024?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0024?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is CVE-2026-0024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-326211886, ASB-A-326211886, GHSA-fgxv-wpwx-67mq.

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