CVE-2023-20963
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed.
Affected software
Vendor: Android · Product: Framework
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in Android
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-2215 | Android Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability | 43.8% | Yes |
| CVE-2011-1823 | Android OS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | 41.6% | Yes |
| CVE-2020-0041 | Android Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability | 3.2% | Yes |
| CVE-2024-32896 | Android Pixel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | 3.0% | Yes |
| CVE-2024-36971 | Android Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 2.7% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-35674 | Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | 2.2% | Yes |
| CVE-2025-48595 | Android Framework Integer Overflow Vulnerability | 1.7% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-0920 | Android Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability | 0.8% | Yes |
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