CVE-2023-21257

HIGH

Android - Missing Authorization in InstallPackageHelper

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In updateSettingsInternalLI of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible way to sideload an app in the work profile 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 (2)

Core 2

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 0.4%
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-862
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 13.0
Published Jul 13, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026