CVE-2023-21185 is a local escalation of privilege vulnerability affecting Android 13, stemming from a missing permission check in multiple functions of WifiNetworkFactory.java. This flaw allows a guest user to gain elevated privileges without requiring additional execution permissions or user interaction. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), the vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (e.g., Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
13.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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