Information disclosure in Google Android
CVE-2023-21237
In applyRemoteView of NotificationContentInflater.java, there is a possible way to hide foreground service notification due to misleading or insufficient UI. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-251586912
Vulnerability class: Information Disclosure
EPSS: 0.003 (18.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 13.0
- N/a Android — versions Android-13
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-21237?
- CVE-2023-21237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Information Disclosure. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2023-06-28.
- How severe is CVE-2023-21237?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-21237 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2023-21237 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-03-05), indicating it is being actively exploited. 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.