CVE-2023-21035

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified

CVE-2023-21035 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In multiple functions of BackupHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to get permissions previously granted to another app with the same package name due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In multiple functions of BackupHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to get permissions previously granted to another app with the same package name due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-184847040

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.11%

1.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid13.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21035?
In multiple functions of BackupHelper.java, there is a possible way for an app to get permissions previously granted to another app with the same package name due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-184847040
How severe is CVE-2023-21035?
CVE-2023-21035 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21035?
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Source: NVD / NIST