CVE-2023-21246

LOW

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via ShortcutInfo Exception Handling

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2023-21246. PoCs published by Trinadh465.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2023-21246, targeting Android's Autofill framework. The code includes test cases demonstrating the vulnerability, which involves improper handling of autofill requests, potentially leading to information disclosure or unintended behavior.

Description

In ShortcutInfo of ShortcutInfo.java, there is a possible way for an app to retain notification listening access due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by Trinadh465 · poc
https://github.com/Trinadh465/frameworks_base_AOSP10_r33_CVE-2023-21246

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2023-21246, targeting Android's Autofill framework. The code includes test cases demonstrating the vulnerability, which involves improper handling of autofill requests, potentially leading to information disclosure or unintended behavior.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Autofill Framework (AOSP 10 r33)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to an Android device with the vulnerable Autofill framework
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 3.3
EPSS 0.0017
EPSS Percentile 7.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-273 CWE-754
Status published
Products (4)
google/android 11.0
google/android 12.0
google/android 12.1
google/android 13.0
Published Jul 13, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026