CVE-2023-20943

HIGH

Android - Path Traversal in ActivityManagerService.clearApplicationUserData

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2023-20943. PoCs published by Trinadh465.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2023-20943, targeting Android's autofill framework. The code includes test cases that demonstrate the vulnerability by manipulating autofill services and focusing on input fields.

Description

In clearApplicationUserData of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way to remove system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240267890

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by Trinadh465 · poc
https://github.com/Trinadh465/frameworks_base_CVE-2023-20943

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2023-20943, targeting Android's autofill framework. The code includes test cases that demonstrate the vulnerability by manipulating autofill services and focusing on input fields.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Autofill Framework
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to an Android device with the vulnerable autofill framework
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0018
EPSS Percentile 8.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (5)
google/android 10.0
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
google/android 13.0
Published Feb 28, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026