CVE-2021-39706

Name: CVE-2021-39706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-16T15:15:11.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39706 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In onResume of CredentialStorage.java, there is a possible way to cleanup content of credentials storage due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In onResume of CredentialStorage.java, there is a possible way to cleanup content of credentials storage due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-200164168

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39706?

How severe is CVE-2021-39706?

CVE-2021-39706 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39706?

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Source: NVD / NIST