What is CVE-2023-40127?

CVE-2023-40127 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2023-10-27.

How severe is CVE-2023-40127?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-40127 known to be exploited?

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

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2023-40127

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to access screenshots due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Published 2023-10-27 · last modified 2026-06-17.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.002 (7.2th percentile), scored 2026-10-02.

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 7th percentile — 7.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Google Android — versions 12, 11.0, 11

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/7474312506… (Patch)
source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-10-01 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40127?: CVE-2023-40127 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2023-10-27.
How severe is CVE-2023-40127?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-40127 known to be exploited?: 11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.