CVE-2023-20971

HIGH

Android - Incorrect Authorization in PermissionManagerServiceImpl

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In removePermission of PermissionManagerServiceImpl.java, there is a possible way to obtain dangerous permissions without user consent 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 not needed for exploitation.

References (3)

Core 3

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 1.3%
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-863
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 13.0
Published Mar 24, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026