CVE-2020-27053

Name: CVE-2020-27053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-15T17:15:13.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27053 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In broadcastWifiCredentialChanged of ClientModeImpl.java, there is a possible location permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of the WiFi network name with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In broadcastWifiCredentialChanged of ClientModeImpl.java, there is a possible location permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of the WiFi network name with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-159371448

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27053?

How severe is CVE-2020-27053?

CVE-2020-27053 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27053?

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Source: NVD / NIST