CVE-2024-49720 Privilege escalation in Android
A logic error in Android permissions allows local attackers to override location permission states, leading to privilege escalation without user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-49720?
CVE-2024-49720 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In multiple functions of Permissions.java, there is a possible way to override the state of the user's location permissions 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 not needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49720?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49720?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-49720 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49720 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-355411348, ASB-A-355411348, GHSA-j24g-f5f8-83v8.