CVE-2020-0459

In sendConfiguredNetworkChangedBroadcast of WifiConfigManager.java, there is a possible leak of...

3.3 LowFix available

In sendConfiguredNetworkChangedBroadcast of WifiConfigManager.java, there is a possible leak of sensitive WiFi configuration data due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure of WiFi network names with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-159373687

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Exploit likelihood

0.16%Unchanged since Apr 14, 2021

What each source reports

NVD Score used 3.3

Record: CVE-2020-0459
CVSS 3.1: 3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.0: 2.1 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Weakness: CWE-862
Updated: 2026-11-02

CVE List No score

Record: CVE-2020-0459
Updated: 2026-11-02

EUVDEUVD-2020-1960 No score

Record: EUVD-2020-1960
Updated: 2026-11-03

GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-8hgw-v95f-3rr5 No score

In sendConfiguredNetworkChangedBroadcast of WifiConfigManager.java, there is a possible leak of...

Record: GHSA-8hgw-v95f-3rr5
Weakness: CWE-276
Updated: 2026-11-02

OSVASB-A-159373687 No score

Record: ASB-A-159373687
Updated: 2026-11-05

Affected products

google android

Affected packages

Affected packages
Package	Affected	Fixed
`platform/frameworks/base` Android	8.0:0 up to 8.0:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.0	8.0:2020-12-01
`platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi` Android	8.0:0 up to 8.0:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.0	8.0:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Car/Settings` Android	8.0:0 up to 8.0:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.0	8.0:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Settings` Android	8.0:0 up to 8.0:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.0	8.0:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/services/Car` Android	8.0:0 up to 8.0:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.0	8.0:2020-12-01
`platform/frameworks/base` Android	8.1:0 up to 8.1:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.1	8.1:2020-12-01
`platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi` Android	8.1:0 up to 8.1:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.1	8.1:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Car/Settings` Android	8.1:0 up to 8.1:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.1	8.1:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Settings` Android	8.1:0 up to 8.1:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.1	8.1:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/services/Car` Android	8.1:0 up to 8.1:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 8.1	8.1:2020-12-01

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Affected packages
Package	Affected	Fixed
`platform/frameworks/base` Android	9:0 up to 9:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 9	9:2020-12-01
`platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi` Android	9:0 up to 9:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 9	9:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Car/Settings` Android	9:0 up to 9:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 9	9:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Settings` Android	9:0 up to 9:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 9	9:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/services/Car` Android	9:0 up to 9:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 9	9:2020-12-01
`platform/frameworks/base` Android	10:0 up to 10:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 10	10:2020-12-01
`platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi` Android	10:0 up to 10:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 10	10:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Car/Settings` Android	10:0 up to 10:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 10	10:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/apps/Settings` Android	10:0 up to 10:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 10	10:2020-12-01
`platform/packages/services/Car` Android	10:0 up to 10:2020-12-01, plus listed versions 10	10:2020-12-01

History

History
Recorded	Changed	Sources
Nov 5, 2026	facts	OSV
Nov 3, 2026	aliases	EUVD
Nov 2, 2026	first indexed	CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2020-0459 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.3) in Google Android, published December 1, 2020. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.16%, the 4th percentile. Fixed in platform/frameworks/base 8.0:2020-12-01.