CVE-2021-0523

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via Tapjacking in WifiScanModeActivity

Title source: llm

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

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.3

EPSS 0.0012

EPSS Percentile 2.0%

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