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CVE-2023-20963

Android Framework Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 1.47%
  1. Published24 Mar 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV13 Apr 2023
  3. Remediation due4 May 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 13 Apr 2023Federal remediation due: 4 May 2023

Description

In WorkSource, there is a possible parcel mismatch. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-220302519

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Android11.0 · 12.0 · 12.1 · 13.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-20963 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-20963 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 13 Apr 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-20963?

CVE-2023-20963 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-20963?

Affected products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20963?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.