CVE-2023-21234

Name: CVE-2023-21234
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-14T22:15:12.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21234 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In launchConfirmationActivity of ChooseLockSettingsHelper.java, there is a possible way to enable developer options without the lockscreen PIN due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In launchConfirmationActivity of ChooseLockSettingsHelper.java, there is a possible way to enable developer options without the lockscreen PIN due to a missing permission check. 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

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.07%

0.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

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-2023-21234?

How severe is CVE-2023-21234?

CVE-2023-21234 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21234?

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Source: NVD / NIST