CVE-2023-35677

Name: CVE-2023-35677
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T21:15:42.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35677 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In onCreate of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to forcibly add a device admin due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service (factory reset or continuous locking) with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In onCreate of DeviceAdminAdd.java, there is a possible way to forcibly add a device admin due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service (factory reset or continuous locking) 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:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.7th 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	12.0
Google	Android	12.1
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/846180c19f68f6fb1b0653356401d3235fef846eVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/846180c19f68f6fb1b0653356401d3235fef846eVendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35677?

How severe is CVE-2023-35677?

CVE-2023-35677 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-2023-35677?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST