CVE-2023-21179

HIGH

Android 13 - Local Privilege Escalation via WiFi Encryption Protocol Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In parseSecurityParamsFromXml of XmlUtil.java, there is a possible bypass of user specified wifi encryption protocol due to improperly used crypto. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-272755865

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 0.1%
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

Status published
Products (1)
google/android 13.0
Published Jun 28, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026