What is CVE-2023-20950?

CVE-2023-20950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-19.

How severe is CVE-2023-20950?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2023-20950

In AlarmManagerActivity of AlarmManagerActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass background activity launch restrictions via a pendingIntent. 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-12LAndroid ID: A-195756028

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.001 (0.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 11.0, 12.0, 12.1
N/a Android — versions Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20950?: CVE-2023-20950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-19.
How severe is CVE-2023-20950?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.