CVE-2023-21229

7.8 highEPSS 0.10%

High (7.8) in google android. EPSS 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In registerServiceLocked of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible bypass of background activity launch restrictions due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Severity

CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

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

EPSS: 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 0% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
Published: 2023-08-14
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

google:android

References

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

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