CVE-2023-20963: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE-2023-20963 · Severity: critical · CVSS 7.8 · Exploited in the wild · Published 2023-04-13

A parcel mismatch vulnerability in the WorkSource component of the Android Framework allows for local escalation of privilege. Exploitation can occur after updating an app to a higher Target SDK and requires no additional execution privileges or user interaction.

Technologies: Android Framework. Vendors: Android.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2023-20963 exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2023-20963 is known to be exploited in the wild, first recorded on 13 April 2023. Treat it as urgent.
How severe is CVE-2023-20963?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 April 2023.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Android 11, 12, 12L, 13.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-20963?
A patch was published on 2023-03-01: Security bulletin published by Android vendor. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2023-20963 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2023-20963?
Check whether you run Android Framework. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Affected products

  • Google Android 11, 12, 12L, 13

Timeline

  • 2023-03-01: patched: Security bulletin published by Android vendor.
  • 2023-03-24: disclosed: NVD Published Date.
  • 2023-04-13: kev added: Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.

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