CVE-2021-0523

HIGH

Android - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In onCreate of WifiScanModeActivity.java, there is a possible way to enable Wi-Fi scanning without user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-174047492

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 2.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-1021
Status published
Products (2)
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
Published Jun 21, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026