Auth bypass in Google Android
CVE-2024-0028
In Audio Service, there is a possible way to obtain MAC addresses of nearby Bluetooth devices 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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.001 (0.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 16, 16.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-0028?
- CVE-2024-0028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2025-09-05.
- How severe is CVE-2024-0028?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-0028 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.