How severe is CVE-2021-38789?

CVE-2021-38789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38789?

CVE-2021-38789 affects Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38789?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-38789 published?

CVE-2021-38789 was published on 2022-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38789

CVE-2021-38789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk
Published: 2022-01-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Allwinner R818 SoC Android Q SDK V1.0 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability that does not check the caller's permission, in which a third-party app could change system settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38789?: Allwinner R818 SoC Android Q SDK V1.0 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability that does not check the caller's permission, in which a third-party app could change system settings.
How severe is CVE-2021-38789?: CVE-2021-38789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38789?: CVE-2021-38789 affects Allwinnertech Android Q Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38789?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-38789 published?: CVE-2021-38789 was published on 2022-01-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:allwinnertech:android_q_sdk:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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