CVE-2021-0645
Status: ModifiedHigh (7.8)—
In shouldBlockFromTree of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing an app to read private app directories in external storage, which should be restricted in Android 11, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-157320644
CVSS
- Version: 3.1
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Base score: 7.8
Exploitation probability (EPSS)
- Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.33%
- Percentile among all scored CVEs: 25
- Score date: 10/17/2026
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).
Affected technologies (1)
CWEs
- CWE-863
References
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