What is CVE-2023-21121?

CVE-2023-21121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-15.

How severe is CVE-2023-21121?

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

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2023-21121

In onResume of AppManagementFragment.java, there is a possible way to prevent users from forgetting a previously connected VPN due to improper input validation. 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-12Android ID: A-205460459

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

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21121?: CVE-2023-21121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2023-21121?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.