CVE-2018-9548
In multiple functions of ContentProvider.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing URI validation.
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.15%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
Description
In multiple functions of ContentProvider.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing URI validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9. Android ID: A-112555574.
- CVSS 3.1
- 5.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- EPSS
- 0.15% probability · 4th percentile
- Public exploits
- None in Exploit-DB
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-862
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
EPSS 0.2% since 27 October 2026; no change recorded yet. Points are recorded when the score first appears and whenever it moves by a percentage point or more.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106067Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106067Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.