What is CVE-2023-20960?

CVE-2023-20960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.

How severe is CVE-2023-20960?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2023-20960

In launchDeepLinkIntentToRight of SettingsHomepageActivity.java, there is a possible way to launch arbitrary activities due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-250589026

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.002 (12.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12.1, 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-12L Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20960?: CVE-2023-20960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.
How severe is CVE-2023-20960?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.