CVE-2023-21257

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

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

Weakness enumeration

CWE-862

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jul 13, 2023
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2023-21257: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix