Google Android 17 Wifi Permissions WifiPermissionsUtil.java isSystem privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Google Android 17. The impacted element is the function isSystem of the file WifiPermissionsUtil.java of the component Wifi Permissions. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-45524. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android 17. This affects the function isSystem of the file WifiPermissionsUtil.java of the component Wifi Permissions. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In isSystem of WifiPermissionsUtil.java, there is a possible sandbox escape due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-45524 since 05/12/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/06/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-92599). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

05/12/2026 CVE reserved
10/05/2026 +146 days Advisory disclosed
10/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/06/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-45524 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-45524
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-413739
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 10/05/2026 21:11
Updated: 10/06/2026 01:03
Changes: 10/05/2026 21:11 (59), 10/06/2026 01:03 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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