What is CVE-2021-0594?

CVE-2021-0594 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2021-07-14.

How severe is CVE-2021-0594?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.

Is CVE-2021-0594 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0594

In onCreate of ConfirmConnectActivity, there is a possible remote bypass of user consent due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote (proximal, NFC) escalation of privilege allowing an attacker to deceive a user into allowing a Bluetooth connection with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-176445224

EPSS: 0.014 (69.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 8.1, 9.0, 10.0
N/a Android — versions Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-74 — Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0594?: CVE-2021-0594 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2021-07-14.
How severe is CVE-2021-0594?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-0594 known to be exploited?: 13 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.