CVE-2021-0591: Google Android

High severity, CVSS 7.3. EPSS: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In sendReplyIntentToReceiver of BluetoothPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible way to invoke privileged broadcast receivers due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-179386960

Affected products

• Google Android: version 8.1 only; version 9.0 only; version 10.0 only; version 11.0 only

Published 2021-08-17. Last modified 2026-06-17.