What is CVE-2021-0992?

CVE-2021-0992 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2021-12-15.

How severe is CVE-2021-0992?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-0992

In onCreate of PaymentDefaultDialog.java, there is a possible way to change a default payment app without user consent due to tapjack overlay. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-180104327

Published 2021-12-15 · last modified 2026-06-17.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (1.3th percentile), scored 2026-10-02.

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 1st percentile — 1.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12.0
Android — versions Android-12

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1021 — Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking)

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-0992?: CVE-2021-0992 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2021-12-15.
How severe is CVE-2021-0992?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.