CVE-2023-20963
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Framework, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by May 4, 2023.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
In WorkSource, there is a possible parcel mismatch. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-220302519
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 11.0; 12.0; 12.1; 13.0 | NVD | |
| Framework | Android | — | KEV |
Sources: NVD = NIST National Vulnerability Database; KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2023-20963 scored CVSS 7.8: Android Framework, Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Framework systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2023-20963: Android Framework, Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Android Framework. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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