CVE-2021-39697: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In checkFileUriDestination of DownloadProvider.java, there is a possible way to bypass external storage private directories protection due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-200813547

Affected products

• Google Android: version 11.0 only; version 12.0 only

Published 2022-03-16. Last modified 2026-06-17.