CVE-2023-20943
In clearApplicationUserData of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way to remove system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to...
- Published
- Feb 28, 2023
- Updated
- Mar 21, 2025
- Assigning CNA
- google_android
- Evidence observed
- Aug 8, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 8.2%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
In clearApplicationUserData of ActivityManagerService.java, there is a possible way to remove system files due to a path traversal error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-240267890
Sources
1Android framework base exploit for CVE-2023-20943, enabling privilege escalation testing on vulnerable Android devices.
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