CVE-2023-21234

Published: Aug 14, 2023Modified: Jun 17, 2026

5.5

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

Description

In launchConfirmationActivity of ChooseLockSettingsHelper.java, there is a possible way to enable developer options without the lockscreen PIN 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.

Affected (2)

Products: Google: Android

1 product

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Google Android	Version 11.0
Google Android	Version 13.0

Related CWEs

Missing Authorization

The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

References (2)

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2023-08-01

Source: security@android.com

Broken Link

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/wear/2023-08-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link

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