CVE-2023-20963

Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Android FrameworkOperating systems

CVSS

7.8High

ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 13 Apr 2023CISA KEV

Exploit odds (EPSS)1.47%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS

Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below

Federal deadline4 May 2023Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV

CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

24 Mar 2023, 00:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
13 Apr 2023Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

Androidaffected: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13CVE List