CVE-2021-0537 json
In onCreate of WiFiInstaller.java, there is a possible way to install a malicious Hotspot 2.0 configuration due to a tapjacking/overlay att…
published 2021-06-22 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-3156
- cvss
- 7.3
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.1%
- EPSS 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 1%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In onCreate of WiFiInstaller.java, there is a possible way to install a malicious Hotspot 2.0 configuration 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-11Android ID: A-176756141
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.4 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- n/a Android
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-1021 Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
References
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source.android.com
/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-06-01
patch, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-0537
- NVD CVE-2021-0537
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