Android Settings Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in WifiScanModeActivity

A vulnerability allowing local elevation of privilege has been identified in the Android Settings application, specifically within the WifiScanModeActivity. This issue arises from a missing permission check, which creates a potential bypass of device configuration restrictions. Exploitation of this vulnerability does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to elevated privileges, allowing a user to perform actions or access resources that are normally restricted.

Remediation

Users can update their devices to the December 2025 security patch level to address this vulnerability.