CVE-2018-9489

Name: CVE-2018-9489
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-06T17:29:01.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9489 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. When wifi is switched, function sendNetworkStateChangeBroadcast of WifiStateMachine.java broadcasts an intent including detailed wifi network information. This could lead to information disclosure with no execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When wifi is switched, function sendNetworkStateChangeBroadcast of WifiStateMachine.java broadcasts an intent including detailed wifi network information. This could lead to information disclosure with no execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9.0 Android ID: A-77286245.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041590Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2018/08/29/sensitive-data-exposure-via-wifi-broadcasts-in-android-os-cve-2018-9489/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041590Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wwws.nightwatchcybersecurity.com/2018/08/29/sensitive-data-exposure-via-wifi-broadcasts-in-android-os-cve-2018-9489/Mitigation, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9489?

How severe is CVE-2018-9489?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9489 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9489?

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Source: NVD / NIST