CVE-2023-21189

7.3 HIGH 0.1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

In startLockTaskMode of LockTaskController.java, there is a possible bypass of lock task mode due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-213942596

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2023-06-28 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 05:32 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.3 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2023-06-28 18:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 05:32 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-667
Record status: Modified

Affected

Google Android 13.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.3

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record