CVE-2023-40076

Name: CVE-2023-40076
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-04T23:15:23.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40076 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In createPendingIntent of CredentialManagerUi.java, there is a possible way to access credentials from other users due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In createPendingIntent of CredentialManagerUi.java, there is a possible way to access credentials from other users due to a permissions bypass. 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:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/9b68987df85b681f9362a3cadca6496796d23bbcMailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/9b68987df85b681f9362a3cadca6496796d23bbcMailing List, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40076?

How severe is CVE-2023-40076?

CVE-2023-40076 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40076?

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