CVE-2021-0521

Name: CVE-2021-0521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-21T17:15:08.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-0521 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In getAllPackages of PackageManagerService, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of cross-user permissions with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In getAllPackages of PackageManagerService, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of cross-user permissions with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-174661955

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.1
Google	Android	9.0
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-0521?

How severe is CVE-2021-0521?

CVE-2021-0521 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-0521?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST