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CVE-2023-20963

CISA KEV

Published April 13, 2023 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation after updating an app to a higher Target SDK with no additional execution privileges needed.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
AndroidFramework

Patch Status

Patch by 2023-05-04

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2023-20963.