CVE-2020-0480 json
In callUnchecked of DocumentsProvider.java, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a missing permission check.
published 2020-12-15 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-1978
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 35%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- n/a Android
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01
patch, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-0480
- NVD CVE-2020-0480
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