CVE-2023-20946

Name: CVE-2023-20946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-28T17:15:11.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20946 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In onStart of BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In onStart of BluetoothSwitchPreferenceController.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings 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-244423101

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	12.1
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-02-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20946?

How severe is CVE-2023-20946?

CVE-2023-20946 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20946?

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Source: NVD / NIST