CVE-2021-0523

Published: Jun 21, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.3

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.3 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

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

Affected (2)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 10.0
Google Android	Version 11.0

Related CWEs

Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames

The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with.

References (2)

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

Source: security@android.com

PatchVendor Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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