What is CVE-2023-21192?

CVE-2023-21192 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-28.

How severe is CVE-2023-21192?

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

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2023-21192

In setInputMethodWithSubtypeIdLocked of InputMethodManagerService.java, there is a possible way to setup input methods that are not enabled 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-13Android ID: A-227207653

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

EPSS: 0.001 (0.9th 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-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21192?: CVE-2023-21192 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-28.
How severe is CVE-2023-21192?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.