What is CVE-2023-21126?

CVE-2023-21126 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-15.

How severe is CVE-2023-21126?

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

Is CVE-2023-21126 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21126

In bindOutputSwitcherAndBroadcastButton of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible launch arbitrary activity under SysUI due to Unsafe Intent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-271846393

EPSS: 0.001 (0.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

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

Affected products

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

Public proof-of-concept exploits

dukebarman/android-bulletins-harvester

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21126?: CVE-2023-21126 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-15.
How severe is CVE-2023-21126?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-21126 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.