What is CVE-2023-20953?

CVE-2023-20953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.

How severe is CVE-2023-20953?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-20953

In onPrimaryClipChanged of ClipboardListener.java, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset protection due to incorrect UI being shown prior to setup completion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251778420

EPSS: 0.001 (2.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

Google Android — versions 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-13

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20953?: CVE-2023-20953 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.
How severe is CVE-2023-20953?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.