CVE-2023-20963β€”Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2023-04-13 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2023-20963
Project:
Android
Product:
Framework
Date Added:
2023-04-13
Due Date:
2023-05-04
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2023-03-01
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20963

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