Actively exploited in the wild
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Android - Framework · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2023-04-13. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CVE-2023-20963
HighCVSS 7.8KEVSummary
In WorkSource, there is a possible parcel mismatch. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Risk Assessment
A local attacker could escalate privileges on an Android device, potentially gaining control over the device or accessing data of other applications.
Recommendation
Update Android to the latest version containing the security fix (Android ID: A-220302519).
Other vulnerabilities in Android
See all- CVE-2026-59028High
In resolveAidConflictLocked of RegisteredAidCache.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59022Unknown
In multiple functions of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59021Unknown
In multiple locations, there is a possible denial of service due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59020Unknown
In removeUserData of DevicePolicyManagerService.java, there is a possible denial of service due to a race condition. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59016Unknown
In sendAnomalyProfile of ProfilingService.java, there is a possible path traversal issue due to path traversal. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59015Unknown
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59014Unknown
In multiple locations, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59012Unknown
In checkLastKnownCellIdAccessPermission of TelephonyPermissions.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59011Unknown
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed.
- CVE-2026-59010Unknown
In deserialize of legacy.rs, there is a possible denial of service due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed.
Original NVD description (English source)
In WorkSource, there is a possible parcel mismatch. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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-220302519
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

