CVE-2023-21229

Name: CVE-2023-21229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-14T22:15:11.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21229 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In registerServiceLocked of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible bypass of background activity launch restrictions due to an unsafe PendingIntent. 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 registerServiceLocked of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible bypass of background activity launch restrictions due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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%

0.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2023-08-01Broken Link
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2023-08-01Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21229?

How severe is CVE-2023-21229?

CVE-2023-21229 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-2023-21229?

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Source: NVD / NIST