CVE-2021-39781

Name: CVE-2021-39781
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-30T16:15:10.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39781 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In SmsController, there is a possible information disclosure due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and sending sms with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In SmsController, there is a possible information disclosure due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and sending sms with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-195311502

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12lVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12lVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39781?

How severe is CVE-2021-39781?

CVE-2021-39781 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39781?

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