What is CVE-2023-20963?

CVE-2023-20963 is a vulnerability in Android. Published 2023-03-24.

Is CVE-2023-20963 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-20963 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-04-13), indicating it is being actively exploited. 10 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in Android

CVE-2023-20963

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 Andro…

EPSS: 0.013 (79.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a Android — versions Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2023-04-13. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2023-05-04.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20963?: CVE-2023-20963 is a vulnerability in Android. Published 2023-03-24.
Is CVE-2023-20963 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-20963 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-04-13), indicating it is being actively exploited. 10 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.