CVE-2023-20955

HIGH

Android - Missing Authorization in AppInfoDashboardFragment

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2023-20955. PoCs published by Trinadh465.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2023-20955, targeting Android Open Source Project (AOSP) version 10 r33. The exploit appears to involve modifications to the Settings app, potentially leveraging accessibility features or intent handling to achieve privilege escalation or unauthorized actions.

Description

In onPrepareOptionsMenu of AppInfoDashboardFragment.java, there is a possible way to bypass admin restrictions and uninstall applications for all users due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-258653813

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by Trinadh465 · poc
https://github.com/Trinadh465/packages_apps_Settings_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2023-20955

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2023-20955, targeting Android Open Source Project (AOSP) version 10 r33. The exploit appears to involve modifications to the Settings app, potentially leveraging accessibility features or intent handling to achieve privilege escalation or unauthorized actions.

Classification
Working Poc 80%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Settings App, version 10 r33
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target Android device · Ability to install or modify the Settings app
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0020
EPSS Percentile 9.4%
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-862
Status published
Products (4)
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
google/android 13.0
Published Mar 24, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026