CVE-2023-40079

HIGH

Android - Local Privilege Escalation via ShortcutService Intent Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In injectSendIntentSender of ShortcutService.java, there is a possible background activity launch due to a permissions bypass. 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 0.0001
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

Details

Status published
Products (1)
google/android 14.0
Published Dec 04, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026