CVE-2024-40653 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android's ConnectionServiceWrapper allows local attackers to retain permissions indefinitely, leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-40653?
CVE-2024-40653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Sep 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In multiple functions of ConnectionServiceWrapper.java, there is a possible way to retain a permission forever in the background due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-40653?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-40653?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-40653 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-40653 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-293458004, ASB-A-293458004, GHSA-54rj-pgcv-9wq8.