CVE-2021-0315
Reported by google_android · Published January 11, 2021
In onCreate of GrantCredentialsPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to convince the user to grant an app access to an account due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0; Android ID: A-169763814.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Android | Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10 |
| n/a | Android | 8.1, *, 8.0 |
Timeline
- Jan 4, 2021 CVE Published
- Apr 14, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Nov 21, 2024 CVE Updated
- May 11, 2025 PoC Published
- Mar 17, 2026 Distribution Patch (2 in total, the first dated here)
- Mar 17, 2026 Security Advisory (3 in total, the first dated here)
- Aug 27, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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