Vulnerability in Google 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…

Vulnerability class: Improper Certificate Validation

EPSS: 0.014 (70.3th 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 Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . 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: .

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20963?
CVE-2023-20963 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Certificate Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-24.
How severe is CVE-2023-20963?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
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.