VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2021-39768
In Settings, there is a possible way to add an auto-connect WiFi network without the user's consent due to a missing permission check.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 0.12%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.12%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In Settings, there is a possible way to add an auto-connect WiFi network without the user's consent due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-202017876
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 0.12% probability · 2th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-862
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12lVendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12lVendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.