CVE-2021-39810
HIGHAndroid - Missing Authorization in CardEmulationManager
Title source: llmDescription
In verifyDefaults of CardEmulationManager.java, there is a possible way to set a third party app as the default contactless payment app without user consent due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0011
EPSS Percentile
1.6%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-862
Status
published
Products (1)
google/android
13.0
Published
Oct 30, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026