CVE-2023-20963

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

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01	Patch Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-03-01	Patch Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-20963	Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:11.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.1:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:::::::*

History

23 Oct 2025, 14:53

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22 Oct 2025, 00:18

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21 Oct 2025, 20:19

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References	~~{'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-20963', 'source': '134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0'}~~

21 Oct 2025, 19:19

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Information

Published : 2023-03-24 20:15

Updated : 2025-10-23 14:53

NVD link : CVE-2023-20963

Mitre link : CVE-2023-20963

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-20963

JSON object : View

Products Affected

google

android

CWE

CWE-295

Improper Certificate Validation

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