CVE-2023-21192

Name: CVE-2023-21192
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-28T18:15:15.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21192 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In setInputMethodWithSubtypeIdLocked of InputMethodManagerService.java, there is a possible way to setup input methods that are not enabled due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In setInputMethodWithSubtypeIdLocked of InputMethodManagerService.java, there is a possible way to setup input methods that are not enabled due to improper input validation. 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-227207653

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

0.10%

0.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	13.0

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21192?

How severe is CVE-2023-21192?

CVE-2023-21192 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21192?

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Source: NVD / NIST