CVE-2018-9525

Name: CVE-2018-9525
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-14T18:29:00.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-9525 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the AndroidManifest.xml file defining the SliceBroadcastReceiver handler for com.android.settings.slice.action.WIFI_CHANGED, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing a local attacker to change device settings, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the AndroidManifest.xml file defining the SliceBroadcastReceiver handler for com.android.settings.slice.action.WIFI_CHANGED, there is a possible permissions bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing a local attacker to change device settings, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android-9. Android ID: A-111330641

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-11-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-9525?

How severe is CVE-2018-9525?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-9525 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9525?

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Source: NVD / NIST