What is CVE-2021-39692?

CVE-2021-39692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-16.

How severe is CVE-2021-39692?

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

Is CVE-2021-39692 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2021-39692

In onCreate of SetupLayoutActivity.java, there is a possible way to setup a work profile bypassing user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-209611539

EPSS: 0.007 (49.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Google Android — versions 10.0, 11.0, 12.0
N/a Android — versions Android-10 Android-11 Android-12

Weakness classification (CWE)

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

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39692?: CVE-2021-39692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames (Clickjacking). CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-16.
How severe is CVE-2021-39692?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-39692 known to be exploited?: 9 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.