CVE-2023-21126

Name: CVE-2023-21126
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-15T19:15:09.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21126 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In bindOutputSwitcherAndBroadcastButton of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible launch arbitrary activity under SysUI due to Unsafe Intent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In bindOutputSwitcherAndBroadcastButton of MediaControlPanel.java, there is a possible launch arbitrary activity under SysUI due to Unsafe Intent. 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-271846393

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

0.09%

0.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21126?

How severe is CVE-2023-21126?

CVE-2023-21126 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21126?

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Source: NVD / NIST