CVE-2023-36621

Name: CVE-2023-36621
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-03T04:15:21.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36621 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Boomerang Parental Control application through 13.83 for Android. The child can use Safe Mode to remove all restrictions temporarily or uninstall the application without the parents noticing.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the Boomerang Parental Control application through 13.83 for Android. The child can use Safe Mode to remove all restrictions temporarily or uninstall the application without the parents noticing.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nationaledtech	Boomerang	< 13.83

References

https://sec-consult.com/blog/detail/the-hidden-costs-of-parental-control-apps/Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://useboomerang.com/Product
https://sec-consult.com/blog/detail/the-hidden-costs-of-parental-control-apps/Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://useboomerang.com/Product

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36621?

How severe is CVE-2023-36621?

CVE-2023-36621 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36621?

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