What is CVE-2021-39749?

CVE-2021-39749 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-30.

How severe is CVE-2021-39749?

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

Is CVE-2021-39749 known to be exploited?

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

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2021-39749

In WindowManager, there is a possible way to start non-exported and protected activities due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-205996115

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (9.1th 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 12.1
N/a Android — versions Android-12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39749?: CVE-2021-39749 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2022-03-30.
How severe is CVE-2021-39749?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-39749 known to be exploited?: 8 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.