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HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2024-43093

CVSS v3

7.3

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2024-43093 yet.

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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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2024-11-07
Patch Due Date
2024-11-28
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
2024-11-13

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43093?

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.

Is CVE-2024-43093 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-43093 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2024-11-28.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.3 (HIGH severity).

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