CVE-2024-54461: The file names constructed within file_selector are missing sanitization checks leaving them vulnerable to mal

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-54461 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting file selector android. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The file names constructed within file_selector are missing sanitization checks leaving them vulnerable to malicious document providers. This may result in cases where a user with a malicious document provider installed can select a document file from that provider while using your app and could potentially override internal files in your app cache. Issue patched in 0.5.1+12. It is recommended to update to the latest version of file_selector_andr

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23, CWE-22
Published	2025-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Google Inc. · Vendor: flutter

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-29 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

flutter file selector android DOWNGRADE

Affected: >= 0.5.1 and < 0.5.1\+12

Fixed in: 0.5.1\+12

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-selector-android || rpm -q file-selector-android || file-selector-android --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-selector-android sudo apt install file-selector-android=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold file-selector-android

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list file-selector-android sudo dnf downgrade file-selector-android-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add file-selector-android

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-54461?

file selector android: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-54461 being exploited?

CVE-2024-54461 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-54461 affect?

CVE-2024-54461 affects file selector android. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The file names constructed within file_selector are missing sanitization checks leaving them vulnerable to malicious document providers. This may result in cases where a user with a malicious document provider installed can select a documen

How urgent is CVE-2024-54461?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Flutter vulnerabilities

References

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