CVE-2023-21305

Name: CVE-2023-21305
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-30T17:15:48.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21305 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Content, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Content, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to side channel information disclosure. This could lead to local information disclosure 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:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-203

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	< 14.0

References

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21305?

How severe is CVE-2023-21305?

CVE-2023-21305 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21305?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-21305?

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Source: NVD / NIST