CVE-2023-20962

Name: CVE-2023-20962
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-24T20:15:09.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20962 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In getSliceEndItem of MediaVolumePreferenceController.java, there is a possible way to start foreground activity from the background due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In getSliceEndItem of MediaVolumePreferenceController.java, there is a possible way to start foreground activity from the background due to an unsafe PendingIntent. 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-256590210

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-926

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20962?

How severe is CVE-2023-20962?

CVE-2023-20962 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20962?

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Source: NVD / NIST