CVE-2023-21192

HIGH

Android 13 - Local Privilege Escalation via InputMethodManagerService Input Validation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In setInputMethodWithSubtypeIdLocked of InputMethodManagerService.java, there is a possible way to setup input methods that are not enabled due to improper input validation. 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-227207653

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0009
EPSS Percentile 0.8%
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-20
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 13.0
Published Jun 28, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026