What is CVE-2021-0513?

CVE-2021-0513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-21.

How severe is CVE-2021-0513?

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

Is CVE-2021-0513 known to be exploited?

13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2021-0513

In deleteNotificationChannel and related functions of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper state validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via hidden services with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-156090809

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (10.0th 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 8.1, 9.0, 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0513?: CVE-2021-0513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-06-21.
How severe is CVE-2021-0513?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-0513 known to be exploited?: 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.