High · published December 8, 2025
🚨 A sneaky flaw in AssociationRequest.java lets associations stick around even after you thought you disassociated them! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant that keeps your reservation even after you cancel — the table is still there, waiting for you, even if you’ve moved on to a different place. Until the restaurant updates its system, your old reservation can still be used as if you were there! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to regain privileges and access features that should have been revoked, essentially giving them a second chance to take control. It’s like being able to sneak back into a party after you were kicked out — not only is it embarrassing, but it could lead to serious consequences for your system's security.
Think of it like a restaurant that keeps your reservation even after you cancel — the table is still there, waiting for you, even if you’ve moved on to a different place. Until the restaurant updates its system, your old reservation can still be used as if you were there! This vulnerability in setDisplayName of AssociationRequest.java arises from improper input validation, allowing associations to persist even after user disassociation. This means that previously revoked privileges can still be accessed without requiring further user interaction.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to regain privileges and access features that should have been revoked, essentially giving them a second chance to take control. It’s like being able to sneak back into a party after you were kicked out — not only is it embarrassing, but it could lead to serious consequences for your system's security. To remediate this issue, ensure that you validate and properly handle user input in the AssociationRequest.java to prevent associations from persisting. Update to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability and review your privilege management to tighten security against unauthorized access. This is fixable! Take these steps, and you'll be back to superhero status in no time! 🦸♂️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
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| google/android | all versions | — |
| google/android | all versions | — |
| google/android | all versions | — |