What is CVE-2023-21225?

CVE-2023-21225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-28.

How severe is CVE-2023-21225?

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

Is CVE-2023-21225 known to be exploited?

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

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2023-21225

there is a possible way to bypass the protected confirmation screen due to Failure to lock display power. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-270403821References: N/A

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

Published 2023-06-28 · last modified 2026-06-17.

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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.001 (0.5th percentile), scored 2026-10-01.

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 0th percentile — 0.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Google Android
Android — versions Android kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-06-01 (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21225?: CVE-2023-21225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-28.
How severe is CVE-2023-21225?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-21225 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.