CVE-2023-21234

MEDIUM

Android - Missing Authorization in ChooseLockSettingsHelper

Title source: llm

Description

In launchConfirmationActivity of ChooseLockSettingsHelper.java, there is a possible way to enable developer options without the lockscreen PIN 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.

References (1)

Core 1

Core References

Broken Link

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2023-08-01

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0007

EPSS Percentile 0.1%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment

Exploitation none

Automatable no

Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE

CWE-862

Status published

Products (2)

google/android 11.0

google/android 13.0

Published Aug 14, 2023

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026