What is CVE-2023-21139?

CVE-2023-21139 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-2023-21139?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-21139

In bindPlayer of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible launch arbitrary activity in 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-271845008

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 13.0
N/a Android — versions Android-13

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

security@android.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21139?: CVE-2023-21139 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-2023-21139?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.