CVE-2023-20906

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

In onPackageAddedInternal of PermissionManagerService.java, there is a possible way to silently grant a permission after a Target SDK update due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-221040577

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Mar 24, 2023
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2023-20906: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix