CVE-2018-9382 Missing authorization in Android

High 7.8 Published 17 Jan 2025 Updated 13 Mar 2025

Attackers can activate Wi-Fi hotspot from non-owner profiles due to missing permission checks, leading to local privilege escalation on Android devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-9382?

CVE-2018-9382 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In multiple functions of WifiServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to activate Wi-Fi hotspot from a non-owner profile 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.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9382?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9382?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9382 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-9382 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9382 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-97x5-rp6h-94f8.