What is CVE-2018-9382?

CVE-2018-9382 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-01-17.

How severe is CVE-2018-9382?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2018-9382

In multiple functions of WifiServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to activate Wi-Fi hotspot from a non-owner profile due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution priv…

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.001 (0.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 6.0.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9382?: CVE-2018-9382 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-01-17.
How severe is CVE-2018-9382?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.