CVE-2023-35683

Name: CVE-2023-35683
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T21:15:42.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35683 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In bindSelection of DatabaseUtils.java, there is a possible way to access files from other applications due to SQL injection. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In bindSelection of DatabaseUtils.java, there is a possible way to access files from other applications due to SQL injection. 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

0.17%

6.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

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/providers/MediaProvider/+/23d156ed1bed6d2c2b325f0be540d0afca510c49Issue Tracking, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/MediaProvider/+/23d156ed1bed6d2c2b325f0be540d0afca510c49Issue Tracking, Patch
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-2023-35683?

How severe is CVE-2023-35683?

CVE-2023-35683 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35683?

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