CVE-2021-0523

HighCVSS 7.3/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.3/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-1021

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jun 21, 2021
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2021-0523: High severity, CVSS 7.3 | Vulnix