Auth bypass in Google Android
CVE-2020-0459
In sendConfiguredNetworkChangedBroadcast of WifiConfigManager.java, there is a possible leak of sensitive WiFi configuration data due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of WiFi network names with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-159373687
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (4.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 8.0, 8.1, 9.0
- N/a Android — versions Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-0459?
- CVE-2020-0459 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2020-12-14.
- How severe is CVE-2020-0459?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-0459 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.